Conservation volunteer Review

by Umphafa Private Nature Reserve

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • It was a great experience and I learnt a lot.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The staff were very friendly and welcoming and helped me get the most from my experience.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • We were given as much support as we wanted.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It was hard work a lot of the time but well worth it.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • We were responsible for the our work we were carrying out but it was mostly all teamwork.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills I learnt will help me with a conservation job in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Everyone got on well and helped each other out.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was well organised.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I feel that the staff wanted to help us get the most out of our experience.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I now have a job within another part of the organisation.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • We went camping, had day trips and went on nights out.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Good value.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It is a quiet village but everyone has fun.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Because of the nature of where you are, there isn't much around.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

International

January 2014

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