Student Placements at Age UK Hertfordshire
North Herts College
Students from North Herts College are gaining valuable experience with Age UK Hertfordshire by completing placements at our community lunch clubs across the county.
As a local charity supporting older people in Hertfordshire, we're proud to offer meaningful placements that give students the opportunity to learn in a real community setting while making a positive contribution to the lives of our club members.
Our lunch clubs are welcoming, friendly places where older people come together to enjoy a meal, take part in activities and spend time with others. For students studying health and social care and related subjects, they provide the chance to build confidence, develop communication skills and understand the importance of person-centred support.
Many of our placement students tell us that spending time with older people has helped them grow in confidence. They've learned that sometimes the biggest difference comes from taking the time to chat, listen and get to know someone.
The experience is just as rewarding for our club members. They enjoy meeting the students, sharing stories and encouraging them as they begin their careers. During our latest visit, members spoke warmly about the students' enthusiasm, compassion and willingness to get involved, showing that the placements benefit everyone involved.
Working with North Herts College is something we value enormously. Supporting students at the start of their careers is a privilege, and we hope their time with us inspires them as they move into future roles in health, social care and the community sector.
Watch our short video below to hear directly from the students about their placement with Age UK Hertfordshire, along with some lovely feedback from our lunch club members.
▶ You can also watch the above video here: https://youtu.be/oZyXITvSt9Y
If you're interested in finding out more about our lunch clubs, volunteering opportunities or working in partnership with Age UK Hertfordshire, we'd love to hear from you.
You can find out more about studying Health and Social Care at North Herts College here: Discover Health & Social Care Courses - North Hertfordshire College
Welcoming Sarah to our Young at Heart clubs
We've recently enjoyed welcoming Sarah, a Speech and Language Therapy student from City St George's, University of London, to some of our Young at Heart clubs.
As part of her studies, Sarah has been spending time with our club members to learn more about the different ways older people communicate, and how the environment around them can affect their ability to communicate and interact with others.
Our clubs offer a great opportunity to see these everyday interactions first-hand, helping Sarah develop her understanding of communication in a relaxed, sociable setting.
We really enjoy being part of students' journeys as they work towards their chosen careers, and it's been a pleasure having Sarah join us.
Thank you, Sarah, for spending time with our members. We hope your visits have been valuable, and we wish you every success in your future career as a Speech and Language Therapist!
