I start a Work Placement

Twisted_Cherry

paulineb wrote: »

Im struggling to comprehend why this needs a thread all of its own.

Because the OP likes to create threads for everything, I think he gets a sense of importance from them!

OP, I think you should go, and if you don't they should stop your benefits, you have been unemployed for far too long! By going you are learning to work with others, will gain good communication skills, and also it's good to ensure you arrive on time daily - fantastic practice for when you eventually find a real job in the real world!

According to the website...

http://www.furniturerecycling.org.uk/

Training / Opportunities Training & work opportunities
Through New Deal, we provide work experience and vocational training for people aged 18-24 and 25+, who are currently long term unemployed.

We provide vocational training towards an NVQ Level 2 in Warehousing and Distribution, Electrical and Electronics Servicing and Administration.

We provide basic learning skills, and help with job search, CV’s and job applications.

Volunteering opportunities
Open Door Furniture Recycling welcomes the contribution of volunteers.

How you can help?
We need people who can offer time on a regular basis to:
• Drive our furniture van (Must be over 25)
• Help with furniture delivery and collections
• Test and repair electrical appliances (training given)
• Help with the maintenance of the premises (odd job’s)
• Help with administration and or finance.

The fact you worked for them previously really does show you need extra help to gain employment - And was this the place you were at last time in which they said you should not wear your gay t-shirt?

Please think of it as good experience.

Twisted_Cherry

red_devil wrote: »

They sell furniture to people on benefits i have heard of them. They get the unemployed to sell to the unemployed great.:mad:

They also use volunteers, some of which might be students or people in paid employment who give up their valuable time to help others!

WantToBeSE

I don't see the problem- You have free time and they need volunteers. You need recent experience of working, they can give you that experience.

gay_guy

Twisted_Cherry wrote: »

Because the OP likes to create threads for everything, I think he gets a sense of importance from them!

OP, I think you should go, and if you don't they should stop your benefits, you have been unemployed for far too long! By going you are learning to work with others, will gain good communication skills, and also it's good to ensure you arrive on time daily - fantastic practice for when you eventually find a real job in the real world!

According to the website...

http://www.furniturerecycling.org.uk/

Training / Opportunities Training & work opportunities
Through New Deal, we provide work experience and vocational training for people aged 18-24 and 25+, who are currently long term unemployed.

We provide vocational training towards an NVQ Level 2 in Warehousing and Distribution, Electrical and Electronics Servicing and Administration.

We provide basic learning skills, and help with job search, CV’s and job applications.

Volunteering opportunities
Open Door Furniture Recycling welcomes the contribution of volunteers.

How you can help?
We need people who can offer time on a regular basis to:
• Drive our furniture van (Must be over 25)
• Help with furniture delivery and collections
• Test and repair electrical appliances (training given)
• Help with the maintenance of the premises (odd job’s)
• Help with administration and or finance.

The fact you worked for them previously really does show you need extra help to gain employment - And was this the place you were at last time in which they said you should not wear your gay t-shirt?

Please think of it as good experience.

No, it wasn't this place. the place where I got told to remove my gay t-shirt was at British Heart Foundation.

paulineb_2

Twisted_Cherry wrote: »

They also use volunteers, some of which might be students or people in paid employment who give up their valuable time to help others!

I used to volunteer with the red cross and the young people who volunteered with them through the job centre were given the option of studying for an NVQ in retail. Some charities actually want to help people progress.

Twisted_Cherry

gay_guy wrote: »

No, it wasn't this place. the place where I got told to remove my gay t-shirt was at British Heart Foundation.

How many placements have you done in all whilst on JSA?

gay_guy

Twisted_Cherry wrote: »

How many placements have you done in all whilst on JSA?

What has it got to do with you?

AP007

gay_guy wrote: »

What has it got to do with you?

Maybe they are trying to find out how many to see either if you have learnt anything from them or have they been a help etc.

Do you have references from the placements too

Twisted_Cherry

gay_guy wrote: »

What has it got to do with you?

AND this is the attitude that won't get you a job! :rotfl:

AP007 wrote: »

Maybe they are trying to find out how many to see either if you have learnt anything from them or have they been a help etc.

Do you have references from the placements too

Exactly!

bluenoseam

I'd say after 3 years unemployed you need all the help & experience you can get, cos so far it seems to me that all you've learned in those 3 years is how to be a jerk & how to p people off enough to kick you out the door.

You're doing a cracking job at proving this government right that some people truly do want something for nothing - something the genuine among us have been doing an excellent job at proving wrong. Problem is all your "hard work" is completely destroying all of ours.