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"Volunteering with The Carbon Literacy Project has given me the opportunity to expand my knowledge and learn something new about climate change every day and gain many new skills along the way."

Belkais Zagandi

"Being a Carbon Literacy placement student has been invaluable. My confidence, diligence, and task management skills have developed ridiculously quickly. Not to mention having the opportunity to attend events like COP26! The team have shown me how an organisation can grow exponentially whilst still upholding the highest quality of work and employee wellbeing."

Nicole Baldwin – Placement Student

"As an environmental graduate, volunteering with The Carbon Literacy Project has been such a positive and inspiring experience at a time where there is so much uncertainty about climate change. I was encouraged and supported to work on ongoing projects and any new ones that I expressed interest in. The skills and insight I have gained will be very useful for any future work that I go on to do."

Natalia Phipps

"During my placement with the Carbon Literacy Project, I've found a new confidence in myself as a part of the team here. From the various skills I've learnt to the fascinating events that I've been a part of, the placement has really made me feel part of a bigger purpose and has galvanised me to work further in the sustainability sector."

Raghav Vivek Anand - Advocacy Intern

"Working as a placement student for The Carbon Literacy Project has been an invaluable experience, allowing me to professionally develop my communication skills as well as highlighting key areas of improvement. With the abundance of help available from the team and organisation as a whole, I have never felt lost on who to talk to for guidance. Working with the CLP has been engaging and has widened my vision of my career to come."

Danish Nazeer - Placement Student

"Volunteering for The Carbon Literacy Project was just overall a really great experience. I felt very supported in practising the design skills I came to develop, and the whole team was really friendly. I ended up learning loads just through swivelling my chair around and joining in with whatever the team was chatting about!"

Oskar Walin

"Volunteering for The Project has encouraged me to understand different industries and their perspectives. It has expanded my knowledge of climate change and my understanding of the importance of reducing our carbon footprint. It has also taught me a new skill set in terms of data management and teamwork. The great teamwork atmosphere in the office has motivated me to be better and encourage others."

Fiona Ieong

"Undertaking a placement year with The Carbon Literacy Project has given me the opportunity to learn and develop new professional skills as well as expand my knowledge on current climate change issues and our future impact. The work of The Project has equipped and inspired me for future opportunities, as I have gained knowledge and skills I can use to make a real change and encourage others to do the same."

Rebekah Clarke – Placement Student

"Being a volunteer and subsequent placement student at the Carbon Literacy Project, I learn so much from assessing people's pledges. It gives me a great sense of hope for the future seeing all the different positive actions that people plan to take. It's also incredibly fulfilling helping to bring Carbon Literacy training to organisations, as I know that’s increasing the number of people who are helping to make a difference."

Anna Romachney – Volunteer / Placement Student

"There is a well developed volunteer support structure and the role offered substantial experience for my CV as well as being tailored to my personal goals. I left to work full-time as a copywriter with Media City based communications agency Media Agency Group, and used much of my experience from working with The Project."

Micaela Rossi

"Working on placement for the CLP has been a great experience. The team are so helpful and will assist you on any enquiries. Having the ability to delve into different areas within the project has developed my skills and enriched my knowledge on climate change. Additionally, I have learnt various strategies to reduce carbon footprint individually and on an organisational basis. The work experience I have gained from CLP will be very useful as I approach my final year of university."

Tega Efemini – Placement Student

"My time with The Carbon Literacy Project as a Placement Project Officer has been very rewarding. The team is very helpful and the organisation as a whole fosters a fantastic environment for growth and skill development. Personally, I have improved my technical and communication skills and enjoyed the amount of autonomy granted to me at such a junior position. I look forward to the last few months of my placement and hope to keep on working with The Carbon Literacy Project in the future."

Lucas Nabarro – Placement Student

Joining The Carbon Literacy Project as a Placement Student has been a fantastic journey. Over the course of the year, I've learned heaps, from technical skills to sustainability insights. The team's support has also been exceptional, guiding me through different areas of the Project. Overall, I'm grateful for the experience and excited for the future!

Aman Dubey - IT & Systems Intern