Our recently departed intern, Janan, wrote this about her time with us. We’d like to congratulate her on her new role with the Financial Ombundsman, thank her and wish her all the very best.
My time as an Intern at Zacchaeus 2000 (Z2K) was extremely interesting, challenging and enjoyable. Even from my first day I was given a lot of responsibility, with an induction and training folder provided and support close at hand. I was always kept busy with interesting and varied cases, communicating with different clients, legal representatives and statutory bodies either face-to-face, by telephone or in writing. I very soon had opportunities to attend Tribunals in order to support clients through their hearings. Working so closely with clients has given me an insight into the various legal processes and how they affect different people. As a result, my work with Z2K has been a real eye-opener and a great opportunity to develop new skills. As a member of the team you quickly become open to and aware of potentially new and important issues experienced in society that Z2K would wish to be flagged and monitored.
The training is thorough and the training folder provided for every volunteer is extremely helpful. It provides valuable reference material on topics such as government benefits and associated laws that Z2K work with on a daily basis.
Z2K is made up of a great team which includes qualified professionals, such as solicitors and barristers, and experts in areas of policy and law that affect the most vulnerable in society. They are an inspirational team as they are enthusiastic and dedicated to their work at Z2K and never give up trying to achieve a valid cause. I have learnt a lot from every member of Z2K and every moment of my internship has been productive and interesting. I intend to remain as a volunteer for the organisation as I continue to believe in their goals and values and wish to contribute to their valid causes as much as possible.