In this blog, we hear from Finn Davies on his work experience with the DCRT team.

I wasn’t certain on what I wanted to do after sixth-form before coming to Don Catchment River Trust. Someone drew my attention to DCRT and I thought I would go and see if I could do my work experience there as I have always had an interest in nature. When I emailed them to see if they could have me they got back to me very quickly and were so welcoming from the get go!

Having completed the week, I am now certain what I want to do, I want to work in conservation inspiring the younger generation in caring for the environment. Over the week I was lucky enough to have a number of different experiences including going on school visits which involved teaching the kids about the river and doing practical work with them. I also got the chance to go to a local park and do some fish filming which was really interesting as it made me realise there is so much nature so close to everyone. I did a volunteer day which was great as it allowed me to meet new people and help my local community. Last but not least, I got to help out in a local project providing activities for children along the river using activity boards.

Not only did I have a great experience, this also allowed me to learn loads of new skills and was a great inspiration. I learnt how important teamwork is, not only inside the organisation but between organisations and the community itself. I also learnt about many different steps that people could take to protect the environment.

A massive thank you should go out to the DCRT team and I could not recommend their work experience highly enough.