Hollie Ireson, left, and managing director of Miniature Donkeys for Wellbeing, Sarah McPherson
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A Norwich City College apprentice who suffered from social anxiety has developed life-changing skills through working with donkeys.
Hollie Ireson, 19, who works at Miniature Donkeys for Wellbeing [MiniDonks] has successfully completed her apprenticeship in business administration, achieving a level two diploma.
After initially studying childcare in 2019, Miss Ireson was given the opportunity by the managing director of MiniDonks, Sarah McPherson, to have a complete change of career direction.
Hollie Ireson began volunteering at Miniature Donkeys for Wellbeing in 2018
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Miss Ireson, who began volunteering with the social enterprise in 2018, said: I’ve always suffered from a lack of confidence and social anxiety, but spending time with the mini donkeys and other volunteers really helped.
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