Taking the Plunge

The kids are back to school next week after a six week summer break.  The shopping centres will be quiet, so quiet you will wonder where everyone has gone! 
Every year Mel and I chat about her future; what she wants to do and how we can  make it happen.
This year started off just the same as every other year; we chatted, she talked and nothing happened.
This is the first January of my retirement, now I have the energy and time to change what didn't happen in the past.
Mel has talked about voluntary work as a kitchen hand for sometime.  Only a couple of years ago she did a volunteer stint at a local nursing home.  Mel helped in the kitchen and enjoyed her experience but nothing eventuated afterwards.  At the age of eighteen Mel completed an intensive hospitality course and quickly secured a job as a waitress in a restaurant chain.  Mel was unable to work fast and her job was taken from her after only a few days.  It has taken a long time for her to come to terms with working in the kitchen.  I know her joy is in serving the customers.  Mel has tried and not always succeeded at various voluntary and low paid jobs over the years.
I believe by focusing on what she sees in her future, there will be possibilities that open to her.
I contacted several agencies this week in hope one of them can assist Mel in her volunteer journey.  We are expecting a call on Monday morning and an interview later in the week.  We are both pleased.