We hear from Anastasia Psatha, Bank of America, who works  across EMEA organising large-scale volunteering events with philanthropic partners.

Please provide a short outline of your current role and a brief description of any other relevant career experience
My current role within the Philanthropy and Social Investment team includes helping manage volunteering and mentoring in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). I organise and run large-scale volunteering events with our philanthropic partners at the bank and provide volunteers for events hosted by our charity partners. I help to manage volunteering/mentoring communications across EMEA to our partners and stakeholders, and I help the team manage relationships between the bank and our philanthropic partners. 

Tell us about your experience of the Eagles programme
An overwhelmingly positive experience. It has allowed me to work for one of the world’s largest banks and get my foot in the employment door.

 What have you gained from the programme?
I’ve gained a job I really love doing and a deep newfound passion and appreciation for Corporate Social Responsibility – a world I previously knew little about.

 What have you done since you finished the internship/placement
I am still at Bank of America and on the Eagles Programme – I have been extended for an additional six months.

 Tell us your top piece of advice for others considering the Eagles programme
Really try and nail an interview by going into it FULLY aware of what the company and your hiring team do. Research is your friend.