What does your role involve?
I’ve been trying out various roles at Wycombe Sound, including presenting.
I have to complete a certain amount of work experience as part of my degree course, including some experience in broadcast. I chose radio, based on a few bits and pieces I’ve done as part of my course. I found the website for Wycombe Sound and contacted them and Pippa was very happy to welcome me.
What have you enjoyed the most?
I really liked the way I was allowed just to “get stuck in” to a variety of things on different days. One highlight for me was going out to meet and interview people in the area.
What has been the hardest part of your experience?
The actual presenting on air was the most daunting for me – I was surprised at how much the pressure of presenting can make you stumble over words, even when reading a script.
How have you benefitted from the experience?
I have learnt a lot and I think it will help improve my next year at University, because I’ve had real-life experience with much more independence at Wycombe Sound than at University, where it is much more controlled environment. I’ve now got a lot more confidence about what I’m doing, and can tell somebody “I know how to do that and I’m going to do it”.
It is also something that I think will add value to my CV when I put it in.
Further information
- For more information about Wycombe Sound, go to its website, which includes contact details if you’d like to volunteer.
- If you are looking for a volunteering role, register on the Volunteer Bucks platform and have a look at see some examples of roles currently available.
