ABDULLAH OYAFAJO – ROCHDALE SIXTH FORM
My name is Abdullah from Rochdale Sixth Form and I’ve just finished my four days of work experience at the Nigerian Community Association.
The experience at Nigeria Community Association has been a very great opportunity to see how the workplace operates.
While I was there, I mainly did admin work, I helped welcome people and signed them in and I also helped to keep things organised around the organisation.
On my first day, I helped clear and sort some old items with other staff volunteers this helped with skills like communication teamwork and it has helped me build my confidence better , all staff/volunteers that i worked with were nice and polite.
Over the four days, I saw how busy it gets there. People come in for things like immigration advice, housing funds, food bank , sewing class, one to one support and other general services.
I also observed updates like the new kitchen they’re working on installing at the centre and plans for a disabled lift and ramps to allow the community centre be accessible to disabled people aswell.
What stood out to me most was just how welcoming it is. Everyone gets treated with respect and there’s a strong community feel as all types of people from diverse community are all welcomed .
Overall, it has been a good experience. I’ve learned a lot and it’s helped build my confidence.
Thanks to everyone at the Nigerian Community Association for having me.