Reaching out at the Olive Branch
![Charlotte Wright](https://civilservicelocal.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/2016/03/Charlotte_wright.jpg)
I've been a civil servant for 17 years and have only ever worked for one department, HMRC, so I was keen to broaden my experience and do something different. Working on the new pilot project Citizen Outreach – Government (COG) gave me the chance to work with colleagues from other departments as well as voluntary organisations and citizens directly. It was a rewarding experience.