I first heard about Quotient Sciences through a friend of a friend and decided to give it a go. For me, it was a mix of two things, the inconvenience allowance is obviously a great perk, but there’s also a real sense of pride in knowing you’re helping with medical science. It’s a win, win situation!
My trial was a 31-night stay, it’s been so much more social and relaxed than I expected. I spent a lot of time playing pool and gaming with the other volunteers, and since we’ve been able to watch all the football on TV, the atmosphere was brilliant! Even the food was a massive highlight, I’ve never eaten so many puddings!
As a musician, the downtime during the month-long stay has been incredibly productive for me. Having the time and space away from daily distractions allowed me to get in the zone and finish a ton of tracks I’d been sitting on for ages!
With the money from the trial, I’m planning on doing something really special for my mum and booking her a well-deserved holiday - plus, a few treats for myself. It’s been such a great experience all around, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone curious about volunteering.