19-year-old Danyall lives with his parents in the family home, and he has dreams of one day moving out into his own place.
To be able to realise that dream, Danyall needs employment to support his financial independence.
Danyall lives with an intellectual disability, and at 19, he hasn’t yet held paid employment.
He connected with atWork Australia and Job Coach, Hailey, for support to gain skills to enter employment.
When Hailey presented the idea of volunteering with a local community provider, Danyall was happy to give it a go. The opportunity would provide Danyall with essential work experience and an opportunity to learn retail and customer service skills.
Hailey arranged to go with Danyall for a walk through of the Foodbank site and complete his paperwork with him.
“Once Danyall was able to meet and do the walk through, this assisted with his confidence, and he became excited to learn and meet new people,” said Hailey.
“He has since learnt to manage inventory levels by stocking shelves, improved his customer service skills by being a cashier and assisting customers within the store with gathering their items. He has also been enjoying it so much that he has decided to extend the hours he does.”
Volunteering has provided Danyall with the confidence and skills to begin to apply for work.
“Engaging with the Foodbank to become a volunteer has greatly impacted Danyall’s and his family’s lives,” said Hailey.
“When his mother found out he had been accepted as a volunteer, she cried happy tears that he was being accepted and given a chance.”
The atWork Australia team have updated Danyall’s resume, and he is now applying for paid employment. He recently applied for employment at a local supermarket.
The atWork Australia team look forward to continuing to support Danyall to find a role that is the perfect fit.
“This opportunity has increased Danyall’s self-belief. Those that know him can see the difference it has made to his life,” said Hailey.
Every year, atWork Australia help thousands of clients like Danyall expand their skills and qualifications to help them gain the right job with the right employer. Call us today on 1300 080 856 or enquire online to find out how we can help you meet your career goals.