Subject - Stepping Stones - Success Stories

Since Stepping Stones into Work was launched in 2004 for Manchester Local Authority residents our advisers have helped over 1800 people into work.

People like Dawn...

Unable to work for 17 months because she was depressed, Dawn registered with the Stepping Stones shop at Moston Lane as she wanted to go back to work. Her adviser talked to Dawn about volunteering with Manchester Events Volunteers and the wide range of events they participate in.

Volunteering appealed to Dawn and she registered on line to join the scheme. She was accepted as a volunteer, but before being allowed to help at an event she was trained by Manchester Events Volunteers in working with people, teamwork, communication skills and health and Safety. Dawn enjoyed the training making many new friends and went on to assist at numerous sporting events at the City of Manchester Stadium.

With the added confidence the volunteering work gave Dawn she successfully applied for employment as a security officer working for Priority Security at Wythenshawe Hospital and her employers have provided her with further training. Dawn loves her new job and her confidence has continued to increase. She is grateful for the experience and training she gained through Manchester Events Volunteers.

For more success stories go to www.steppingstonesintowork.org/successes.html