Post 2

In my previous blog I posted about doing an internship that was outside of my subject of journalism. I did this mainly to see if I only held an interest in my chosen field and so that I could see if I found any passion dabbling in different forms of communication.

 I organised to do my internship with the ACT Cancer Council. I did this because I had previously done an internship with ACT Policing Media and Marketing department and I wanted to see if I would enjoy doing an internship that was a bit different.

With ACT Policing I wrote articles for ACT Policing News. Completed research projects- including road safety campaigns, office fit-outs, 100 years of policing in the ACT and the development of Constable Kenny Koala online newsletters. Attended media conferences, assisted with corporate management such as White Ribbon Day and attended filming for the ACT Policing and 104.7's promotion with Scotty and Nige: A week on the Frontline with ACT Policing.

This past month has been very hectic at the Cancer Council with everybody in the office getting ready for Daffodil Day. During my internship I helped with the planning for this event. This included but was not limited to, sending letters to volunteers, setting up cash boxes. Planning the 27 site folders and dealing with merchandise. The work with the Cancer Council was very different then what I was used to, especially with the AFP and my history of study in Journalism.

As an intern you will always have the 'Devil wears Prada' moments where you are doing the 'grunt' work for others. But I have realised through both of my internships that if you really commit to working at 100% even if it is just doing said 'grunt' work, you will earn the respect of those you are working with.

I made many contacts and some really good references during both of my internships. I worked hard and made my 100 hours with the Cancer Council count. And although working for the Cancer Council was a rewarding and different experience. I have found that I was really passionate about my work with the AFP and I hope that when I graduate at the end of the year that I will be able to find an opportunity to work with the AFP again.