Cricket Sustainability Support

Xeena is cofounder of “The Next Test” not-for-profit organisation (which is similar to a charity) that highlights links between cricket and climate change concerns. This is through education programmes on the urgency of climate change and helping cricketers and fans to make changes for the good of the planet.

It’s all run by volunteers, but its growing, so watch this space…

Job insight

Official title: Volunteer Treasurer

Workplace: Xeena does her treasurer duties from home, but also engages with cricket clubs on and off the field, including meeting future cricketing stars!

“My team are so inspiring. Everyone’s interests, skills and talent have a place to flourish, grow and we get to nurture our passion of cricket.
We support each other to be our best and continue to persevere against all odds.”

Volunteering is a great way to develop your skills and connect with other people, and it can be in a totally different area to your field of work.

“A huge value in our society comes from the incredible dedication of volunteers.”

Xeena’s Career Path

Xeena’s top tips for your career: “Never lose your sense of curiosity, it will take you far.”

Xeena’s career isn’t directly a Green Job, but she uses her skills and talents from working life in her role as volunteer.

To work for a charity or not-for-profit like Next Test, after school you could try:

OR perhaps you like the sound of….

Working in Sport

You could:

  • get a job or start volunteering at your local sports club
  • find an apprenticeship as a community sport and health officer
  • do a college or university course in Sports Industry or Sports development

Build your skills

Green skills are your skills put into action in a Green job that helps reduce carbon emissions & protects the planet.

Want to build your listening and speaking skills to get a Green job like Xeena’s? Head to Skills Builder to start your journey!

Parent’s/Carers – you can help your young person build their skills at home.

Volunteering

To build your skills whilst giving back to the community. You can find volunteer opportunities on Do It, My Community and The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)

Discover your top strengths

Go to WISE “My Skills My Life” and take the personality quiz.

It’s just 15 quick questions and you can see how you match up Xeena’s strength’s below.

Xeena’s personality strengths:

Campaigner

Co-ordinator

Developer

Build your career

If you’re 11 years old and up, you can start to build your Career Profile on Career Pilot – explore your skills, interests and potential job options here!

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