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hass
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Hi all
Seasons greeting
Hope your all well .
I've decided to volunteer with scope shop.
As im becoming very deoressed
problem is reffetence. .
Can any one advise
Seasons greeting
Hope your all well .
I've decided to volunteer with scope shop.
As im becoming very deoressed
problem is reffetence. .
Can any one advise
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Yeah I had the exact same problem, up to about 5 years ago I volunteered for SYP down in Rotherham, but apparently their HR don't do references, and neither do the PDSA, but given the way I left in April 2017 that doesn't surprise me.
Basically the way to solve the problem is contact anywhere you've worked, even if it was a Million years ago like most of my jobs, see if they remember you well enough to be put down as a referee.
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Hello @hass
It's great to hear you want to volunteer in one of the Scope shops, which one is it? Have you explained the reasons for which you can't provide a reference? I've done this before when volunteering and the majority of the time charities are fine with it, given that volunteering is there to give experience and skills to people.Online Community CoordinatorConcerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us.
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I can get character reffetence the thing is I've been forced to stay with family as i can not live in my flat due to harrassment
Family is dysfunctional somewhat so I need an escape
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Okay @hass, I'm sorry to hear about the harassment, did you report it?
I'm glad you have a place to stay, even though your family is a bit dissfunctional as you say.
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Hi all
Went for a chat today at scope and the manager is lovely I have reffetence I just need to ask them .
I left family due to emotional volence know I've ended up same place
Why is the system not there to protect people or help them.
I'm in my mid forties will I ever have a normal life xx -
Hi @hass
I'm glad you had a chat with the manager at the shop, hopefully getting the reference goes well Do you have any idea about when you might be able to start volunteering at the shop?
I'm sorry to hear that you go through emotional violence living with your family, what has happened to make you say this?
I don't think there is a such thing as a normal life, because everyone's experiences and journeys are different, however I'm sure you'll be able to get to the place you want to be. Starting voluntary work is a great step towards that, it'll help you to gain valuable skills and experience?Online Community CoordinatorConcerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us.
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I'm Hoping to start next week I would nt mind helping on Xmas day some where where I can give meals out .
I've no idea where to Starr
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To be honest it's to get away from the house as well as doing something for the community
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Well that's a very lovely gesture of you @hass, I'm sure you will be an enormous help to the Scope shop
And that's okay, if you don't want to talk about it then that's fine. If you ever feel as though you need support or just want to chat, you can always drop us a private email at community@scope.org.uk.
Alternatively, our helpline is always there if you fancy giving them a call:
Phone - 0808 800 3333.Textphone - dial 18001 then 0808 800 3333.
Calls are free from UK landlines and mobiles.
Email - helpline@scope.org.uk.
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@Ross_Scope I found it harder to find volunteer work than normal work I had to have a dbs to do care work thst I have done for many years and always worked I got refused a voluntary job with the same dbs
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I applied today for a job as an Autism Support Volunteer for South Yorkshire Police, they said because of the Pandemic they aren't recruiting volunteers at the moment! Why put the ad on the flippin' website then?! Clown!
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Perhaps because lockdown won't last forever and they will need volunteers when it's over?2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡
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Alot of charity shops have closed down in my area and normal shops its a shame
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