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Work experience
Olmec provides support to individuals in gaining work experience positions.
The work experience positions are designed to be as real to life as possible. Each step of the process should bring volunteers closer to the employment market. The application and interview stages will help to familiarise volunteers with the recruitment process and increase their confidence.
The position gives the opportunity to work in a real professional environment and develop skills within a secure and supportive environment. Work experience positions last between three and six months. Volunteers will have travel and lunch expenses reimbursed. During the work experience, volunteers will be supported through a Learning and Development Plan.
Further in-house training and support will be provided during the work experience. Volunteers will have access to regular vacancies through a newsletter and one to one employment support.
What some of our former volunteers have said:
“Very useful in re-boosting confidence and realising the ability to cope with real life situation.”
“Working as a volunteer to gain UK experience has helped me to overcome the barriers.”
“I personally appreciate the time I spent at Solid Foundations. I really enjoyed it and it was of great importance to me to get a reference.”
“It’s a really good option to open new gates if you’re having trouble finding work in this country.”
“It opens hope and builds confidence to work as an Estate/Property/Housing Officer and in understanding the housing sector.”
“Solid Foundations has exposed me, and other people on the scheme, to the British workplace and way of life. It has helped us become familiar with the system.”
To see a list of any vacanices currently available please follow this link - current vacancies
