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Work Experience Opportunities
Our Work Experience opportunities help local residents gain practical experience in a workplace and develop a better understanding of the world of work.
Volunteering is an important part of Viva Slough’s Employability Programme, helping local residents gain practical experience, develop new skills and build confidence in a supportive environment.
Whether you are looking to gain your first experience of work, return to work, explore a new sector or strengthen your CV, volunteering can be a valuable step towards employment.
Volunteering can give you the opportunity to:
We work with local organisations and partners to identify volunteering opportunities that can help you gain relevant experience and explore your interests.
Opportunities can vary depending on your interests, skills and availability. You may be able to support community activities, events, administration, communications, customer-facing activities or other areas where you can develop useful workplace skills.
Volunteering does not just benefit the organisation you support. It can also help you understand your own strengths and what type of work you enjoy.
As part of our wider Employability Programme, volunteering can complement our conversational English, employability skills, industry-specific sessions, CV support, mock interviews, work experience and employer networking opportunities.
Start where you are, gain experience and build the confidence to take your next step.
Our Work Experience opportunities help local residents gain practical experience in a workplace and develop a better understanding of the world of work.
Our Mock Interview Sessions give local residents the opportunity to practise their interview skills in a supportive and realistic environment.
Our Industry-Specific Sessions help local residents learn more about different sectors, the roles available and the skills employers are looking for.