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I first heard about CanTeam through my form tutor, who seemed very excited about it. I asked a few questions and decided I would love to take part. I helped to plan the event and, during it, served drinks to the people who joined us.
The CanTeam event helped me develop my customer-service and communication skills. It got me out of my comfort zone and helped me talk to people I had never met before. It also made me more willing to ask others whether they needed assistance, because I could see the positive effect that helping had.
After the event, I was very glad I decided to take part. It was a fun and enjoyable experience.
It helped me learn that meeting new people can be a very positive and exciting experience.
Chloe, Bedford Academy