Being a volunteer helps too, this is why I’ve been spending a lot of my free time at the police vehicle depot! Tasks vary from cleaning cars (which I enjoy), arranging bits n bobs, helping mechanics, fixing cars etc. I’m not getting any money for it but in 2 years time when I have finished university I will be able to apply to the police with the ability to say I’ve voluntarily maintained their cars, which will earn me brownie points.