The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.
Craig, former CJS employee, Achieve More Scotland
Craig, 22, became a CJS employee three years ago and is now employed full time with Achieve More Scotland. Here he shares his experience:
“When I left school I did a scholarship in engineering because teachers suggested it, but I didn’t enjoy it. Then I did a job for a bit and it didn’t suit me – that was the problem, I didn’t know what I wanted to do. Then this opportunity came up with Achieve More and CJS – it was lucky. I’d recommend it a million per cent.
"I'd recommend it, a million per cent"
“About three years ago I was at college and I just asked if I could help out or do anything here [Achieve More Scotland]. We’ve got a volunteer programme so I got involved in that, then they said there was an opportunity to work with them through Community Jobs Scotland, so I applied for the job and I got it! My job title is Football Coach and Youth Worker – I went full time just before Christmas 2018.
“Outwith the Easter and Summer camps that we run, I work in a school that’s actually in my area – Haghill – so it’s ideal. Usually I start at 8am – go into the school and do the breakfast clubs, and depending on the day I’ll do lunchtime or after-school classes. It could be football classes, it could be dance with my colleague Keira, or youth clubs. It changes every day it’s brilliant – keeps me busy!"
