Our early career opportunities give you a perfect safe and supportive programme to get you started in the world of work.
If your considering a change of career, we offer apprentices for those with experience too. Our ‘Mac-zimise your Career apprenticeships offers you the opportunity to put your strengths, skills and experience into something new.
Volunteering opportunities and work Experience Placements
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.
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 was really interested in working within the charity sector and had a keen interest in marketing which I was looking to pursue further. When I saw the internship available at Macmillan, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to do this whilst making a positive difference.
