Well,its not that tough.
The first step of every application is to apply and so did I made my application via the website.I waited for few days before I received a call from the volunteer management unit of petrosains congratulating me that I have been shortlisted to participate in the half-day interview at Petrosains.As usual,I prepared the required documents as requested and wore smart casual as it was the attire for the interview day.
Moving on to the interview session,this session was divided into two sections which were Self-introduction and a Role-play session.Self-introduction is self-explanatory whilst the role-play session was more about a session in which we,in a group of 7,were allowed to pick either to sing or to act.We chose to sing as it was the easiest.The song that we chose to sing was Baby by Justin Bieber.It was an interactive session as the purpose of the interview was merely to test ones ability to communicate.To sum up,the interview went well and we were informed to wait for few days prior to results announcement.Few days passed and finally,I received the call from volunteer management unit congratulating me that I have successfully passed the interview and I am required to attend a five-day volunteer orientation programme (VOP) at Petrosains starting from Monday till Friday.
During VOP,I met new friends from various origins and universities and we sum up to approximately 40 volunteers chosen for the June 2017 batch.Basically in the 5 days of VOP,we were given exposure on the working ethics and culture in PETRONAS as Petrosains is a subsidiary under PETRONAS and therefore we need to abide to the working culture of PETRONAS.Also,we were introduced to 4 vital departments which included PETRONAS Towers Visit Operation (PETTVO),Exhibit Technology (ET),Science Centre Visit Operation (SCEVO) and Programme Department in which each department had its own function.PETTVO serves to assist visit operation in Petronas Towers at which you will not be working in Petrosains Discovery Centre Level 4 while SCEVO on the other hand functions to assist visit operation in Petrosains.ET is the department which handles the operation of exhibits in Petrosains.At the end of the VOP,we were given the choice to choose two important departments that we wish to work in and I made the choice of working in PETTVO (1st choice) and Programme (2nd choice).However,I was given the first choice and I was looking forward for it.In the June 17 batch,there were 10 volunteers selected under PETTVO and we were required to attend a 5-day compulsory on-the-job training as part for us to be certified as volunteers.
Moving on to the interview session,this session was divided into two sections which were Self-introduction and a Role-play session.Self-introduction is self-explanatory whilst the role-play session was more about a session in which we,in a group of 7,were allowed to pick either to sing or to act.We chose to sing as it was the easiest.The song that we chose to sing was Baby by Justin Bieber.It was an interactive session as the purpose of the interview was merely to test ones ability to communicate.To sum up,the interview went well and we were informed to wait for few days prior to results announcement.Few days passed and finally,I received the call from volunteer management unit congratulating me that I have successfully passed the interview and I am required to attend a five-day volunteer orientation programme (VOP) at Petrosains starting from Monday till Friday.
During VOP,I met new friends from various origins and universities and we sum up to approximately 40 volunteers chosen for the June 2017 batch.Basically in the 5 days of VOP,we were given exposure on the working ethics and culture in PETRONAS as Petrosains is a subsidiary under PETRONAS and therefore we need to abide to the working culture of PETRONAS.Also,we were introduced to 4 vital departments which included PETRONAS Towers Visit Operation (PETTVO),Exhibit Technology (ET),Science Centre Visit Operation (SCEVO) and Programme Department in which each department had its own function.PETTVO serves to assist visit operation in Petronas Towers at which you will not be working in Petrosains Discovery Centre Level 4 while SCEVO on the other hand functions to assist visit operation in Petrosains.ET is the department which handles the operation of exhibits in Petrosains.At the end of the VOP,we were given the choice to choose two important departments that we wish to work in and I made the choice of working in PETTVO (1st choice) and Programme (2nd choice).However,I was given the first choice and I was looking forward for it.In the June 17 batch,there were 10 volunteers selected under PETTVO and we were required to attend a 5-day compulsory on-the-job training as part for us to be certified as volunteers.
When you volunteer,you get paid in the form of honorarium depending on the number of hours volunteered.There are awards too for the volunteer who has reached a certain number of volunteering hours.Payment are usually made every 15 days (if I'm not mistaken).
Well,I chose to volunteer in PETTVO because I love meeting new people,learning new things and I can choose to work either in the morning,afternoon or full depending on the availability as we are to select the slots in the roaster on when we wish to work.The working environment in PETTVO is fun and at the same time you can chill.
PETTVO usually has a longer period of working as you can either take the morning,afternoon or even full shift while if you work in the department of SCEVO,ET and Programme, you will have to work only in the morning following the Petrosains operating hours.
PETTVO usually has a longer period of working as you can either take the morning,afternoon or even full shift while if you work in the department of SCEVO,ET and Programme, you will have to work only in the morning following the Petrosains operating hours.
Interestingly,in Petrosains,you can volunteer till the age of 65 which is a great opportunity to make money while volunteering ;)
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