Conclusion

Ultimately Viva La Gong was a very positive experience. I felt both comfortable in this setting but also challenged to a suitable degree.

The feedback I received from the organizers and team leaders was overwhelming positive. The main two we're incredibly thankful for any help and thought I did a great job. Jennifer also remarked at one point that I was the best volunteer/work placement student and that I was very helpful.

Ultimately what I gained from the experience is the power of community events and the hard work a small group of volunteers put in to create something so big. It was truly a tremendous operation with many different spinning parts.

In terms of career and future wise, I had a great chat with Jennifer about the course I was considering doing at University of Wollongong and she said she had previously worked with students from that degree. She also informed me that many people had obtained employment via volunteer work as you gain community connections.

All in all it was a great experience and I am currently considering taking part in Viva La Gong 2014.