Here at SATRO, we owe a huge thank you to our volunteers. They are vital to us and we certainly couldn’t do what we do without them! We know it is important that volunteers feel valued and that their employers know their staff have had a productive and positive experience with us. Many of our volunteers sign up so they can ‘make a difference’ to young people and are frequently surprised by how much they have learnt from the experience themselves.
We asked Steve from UNUM who volunteers as a Mentor for SATRO why he does it? Here's what he had to say...
"The most important factor to consider for me is the balance
between your own personal development and feeling like you are giving something
back. The opportunity to work as a volunteer (Mentor) for SATRO arrived through
my workplace Unum, who have very strong partnerships in the local community and
a strong culture of giving back. What I have gained from the experience of
mentoring Year 10 & 11 students at Therfield School has been, improved
listening skills, patience, resilience, perseverance and finally reward. To be a part of a young person’s development
at such an important point in their lives is truly a privilege." - Steve, UNUM
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