Volunteer Stories
Police Officer because of Worktree
PC 7823 Nazia Hussain of Bletchley Neighbourhood Team, Thames Valley Police, didn’t know what job she wanted before she was 14. Then something happened. Her school, The Radcliffe School in Wolverton, took part in ‘Equal Choices’, an employability visit programme...
Personal Group colleagues enjoy Worktree volunteering – it’s easy!
Since September 2022, eight volunteers from Personal Group have taken part in nine 40-minute Virtual Career WorkOut sessions run by Milton Keynes charity Worktree. They have beamed into classrooms in five schools, each time alongside four volunteers from other...
It helps me remember the joys and pains of being young – Nirasha Ramlugan, Just Simply Change Ltd
Nirasha Ramlugan is an Integrative & Natural Transformational Therapist, Author, Speaker, Health & Wellbeing Quantum Coach. Recently she volunteered with Worktree. “Being an ex-teacher I love connecting with children of all ages, inspiring them to walk each...
Take time out to interact with students – James Mansfield-Sturgess, MK City Council
“I have been an ICT Business Solutions Manager since July 2020, have worked in Local Government for most of my career, and wanted to share my experience with young people,” said James Mansfield-Sturgess. “Worktree made it easy.” “Computer applications are at the heart...
There is an opportunity to pass on knowledge of your sector to the younger generation – Shaun Orchard, Papa Johns Ltd
Shaun Orchard is a QCC Warehouse Operations Manager for Papa John's Ltd and has been there for 7 months. He has taken part in Virtual Career WorkOut sessions. Read on to find out why Shaun has volunteered with Worktree. "I took part in a Virtual Career WorkOut...
Virtual Career WorkOut exposes young people to careers that they haven’t heard of – Armin Salvatore, Willmott Dixon Construction Limited
Armin Salvatore has been a Social Value Management Trainee of Willmott Dixon Construction Limited since May 2022 and has taken part in Virtual Career WorkOut sessions. Read on to find out why Armin has volunteered with Worktree. "I decided to do a Worktree session in...
It’s a really engaging way to support schools in the local community – Catherine Suter, Volkswagen Group UK Ltd
Catherine Suter, Aftersales Loyalty Manager of Volkswagen Group UK Ltd has taken part in a number of Virtual Career WorkOut sessions. Read on to find out why Catherine volunteers with Worktree. "When I was at school, I never imagined that I would be working in...
Career WorkOut volunteering is good for Women in Transport
Sonya Byers, CEO of Women in Transport, recently volunteered in a Virtual Career WorkOut session with Year 8 students from St. Paul’s RC School. “It was suggested to me by another volunteer, Gary Lincoln of TXM Group, who is very passionate about Worktree,” she...
The opportunity to understand and explore an industry that one day may become a young person’s future is invaluable – Hannah Towns, Amazon
Hannah Towns is an Operations Intern at Amazon and has only been in her role for 3 months. Hannah approached Worktree a few months ago to discuss getting involved with Worktree events. Read on to find out more about why Hannah wants to get involved. "I came across...
Inspiring young people by providing a real example of work – Meredith Cade-Westcombe, Xero
Worktree welcomes Xero, a cloud accounting software business, as the latest local company to join its Virtual Career WorkOut program. Early in March Meredith Cade-Westcombe, a Customer Experience Team Leader (Banking & Security) for Xero since 2015, took part in...
