Excel is my new best friend

Hi everyone!  Siobhan here.  I thought it was time to update on how my internship has been progressing.  As is the nature of the public sector, in a state of constant flux, so are the projects that I have been working on, so I have had a bit of a refresh lately!  I am currently working on three different projects.

1)  Continuing my work with Neilston Town Team.  I am working on some feasibility studies for projects just now and looking at funding opportunities

2)  Working with Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire on an Enterprising Third Sector Strategy document.  This is a really interesting and exciting project to work on as I get to be involved in all areas of the third sector from small community groups through to large social enterprises.  We are currently analysing V.A's healthcheck surveys to get an idea of how the third sector looks in East Renfrewshire.  Spreadsheets galore!

3)  I am also looking at funding and project opportunities for East Renfrewshire Community Enterprise Trust (ERCET).  ERCET manages the internship programme on behalf of East Renfrewshire Council and I am looking forward to being involved in some of the projects that they have planned.

My days are really busy just now but I am enjoying learning more about funding.  Working in the public/third sector, this is an essential part of any work that you want to do and will be a really useful skill to have going forward in the job market.  As all of these roles have in depth funding research, I am currently building a funding database that should hopefully cross over and be useful in all of these areas.  More spreadsheets!

Adopt An Intern has been advertising some really interesting roles lately.  I'm excited that graduates are being given the opportunity to gain new skills and bring their own skills to the work place.  What have you thought of the jobs that have been offered?  Have you applied for any?

As ever, you can find me over on Twitter @siobhan_intern.

Siobhan