my life, whether representing the voices of young people in political
debates or through youth advisory positions in a number of
charities.
Not only has my volunteering enabled me to help other young people, but it has also provided me with opportunities to gain valuable "job-ready" skills.
It was in my final year at university that I first volunteered with YouthNet, which is an online charity for young people. I became involved in the charity's programme of research and co-creation, looking into how young people can use technology to aid their search for jobs.
As part of the project, I also received training from a respected recruitment agency in applying for jobs and visited a Hilton Hotel to get a new perspective on why the hospitality industry may not be something to be sniffed at after all.
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