I got an internship with Macmillan through Change100 which is an organisation that aims to increase visibility and opportunities for people with disabilities or neurodiversity. I wanted to work in the charity sector with a focus on either health or social change. Thankfully, Macmillan encompasses most of the issues I am passionate about, so it was a good fit as I was able to support my passion for health and medicine, whilst also developing and applying the skills I have learned in my studies regarding social and political matters. Additionally, I was appreciative of the working culture as I learned through reading my contract that I wouldn’t have to work over 40 hours, and that I can have flexibility around how I work my contracted hours. I have never had this experience before, and as someone who experiences multiple health issues, it was such an amazing experience to know that I would have the opportunity to work to the best of my ability without having to sacrifice my wellbeing.

I‘ve always had an interest in working in the charity sector and making a positive difference. When the opportunity came up to intern for Macmillan, I knew I wanted to apply. The internship helped me to gain more experience and to explore the many career paths you can journey on in the charity sector. Taking up this internship was also a great development opportunity for me to learn and develop new skills that will equip me in my early career, and I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of my internship.