GLOBALS Xchange Students

Sophie Hughes and Uswatun Hasanah came to the Maybury Centre on a placement through a volunteering scheme called Global Xchange between the UK and Indonesia.

Below is their personal testimony of working at the Maybury Centre -

When we first arrived at the Maybury Centre we didn’t know what to expect and we were worried we wouldn’t fit in. However, everyone was so welcoming and we soon felt at home there. 

Each day is different, not only because of the locations but also the variety of people you meet.  The staff and volunteers have really made an effort to include us in all of the activities.

Our role is to come alongside people by talking and playing games. We also help in the kitchen, with the set up and put away and any other jobs that need doing. 

It doesn’t really feel like work because it is so much fun and we have made a lot of friends at the Maybury Centre.

We have had a lot of new experiences.  I have been on the MRCT Chocolate Run and Uswatun and I arranged a games afternoon with bingo and a dance called ‘Crazy Shark’. 

We have learnt social skills, patience, new games, arts and crafts, catering and Uswatun has learnt how to make a good sandwich.

Sophie Hughes & Uswatun Hasanah

Gary Knott (Director of Community Services) commented that

Sophie and Uswatun have really made an impression on the staff and users of the Maybury Centre and have both been so helpful in supporting the work of the charity.

MRCT is delighted to be able to offer placements to Global Xchange students again this year and the partnership has greatly benefited both organisations.  

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