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My name is Elham Afzal (I go by El), and I\u2019ll be guest blogging for TeamKinetic talking about my volunteer experience, and some of my career and professional life. As you will probably be seeing a few posts from me, I thought I would introduce myself and give you a feel of who I am and my journey. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About me <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, I am a 2nd Year Events Management student at Manchester Metropolitan University. <\/a> Alongside my studies, I work as a: Course Rep support staff for the MMU Union; a Social Media Assistant for Research in Arts and Humanities at MMU; as well as a Venue Operations Manager (Student Staff) for the local Manchester Academy Music Venue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So I am quite a busy bee, as you can imagine! However, I worked full time before coming to university to gain my Bachelor’s degree so having free time was quite a strange transition and why I\u2019ve been keeping myself busy the last couple of years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What volunteering means to me <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Volunteering has always been part of my schedule, pre- and during university life! I have volunteered for Manchester Futsal (for just under 2 years now); Manchester Cares and British University Taekwondo League; as well as heaps of other sports and events related volunteering such as the GB Taekwondo championships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Being a volunteer has really helped build and develop my personal and professional skill set, as well as giving me great networking opportunities and the opportunity to enhance my CV<\/a>. I\u2019m not just saying that as well. My latest job opportunities have mentioned in my interviews the fact that the volunteering has built up a more well-rounded character, and helped me build on my industry knowledge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Impact volunteering has had on me <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My favourite thing about volunteering is that it a great introduction to an industry or job role that you may have never considered before. I have notoriously been rubbish with sports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In year 9 I was kicked out of mandatory PE because my asthma was so uncontrolled, and I have always HATED any kind of exercise growing up, just because I could never do it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volunteering with sports at university has completely changed my perspective. I\u2019ve not only been volunteering predominantly with sports teams (BUTL UK Taekwondo and Manchester Futsal as the main groups) but even joined the universities taekwondo team last year in September 2018, and I can proudly say I am loving being part of the team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

El x<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on how TeamKinetic can assist with your volunteer management and getting the best out of all your volunteers visit their website<\/a> or contact them on \u2013 0161 914 5757<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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