Delivering inspirational mentoring for Somerset’s most vulnerable, and disadvantaged young people
PROMISEworks is a local charity making a big difference in Somerset by offering mentoring services to disadvantaged children and young people across the county. Our mentoring services are aimed at young people between the ages of 5 and 25 who are experiencing difficulties at home or with education and training. Mentoring can fill many gaps in the lives of vulnerable or disadvantaged young people. It can establish a trusting, one-to-one relationship between them and their mentor. This sometimes becomes the only positive and stable adult influence in otherwise chaotic lives.
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‘Paying attention to the moment’. 1 of the 5 NHS steps to enhance mental health, and possibly one of the most overlooked in our busy lives. One of our volunteer Mentors has shared their thoughts on the importance of this valuable life skill:
“Being a mentor means showing up for someone else with your full attention, and this is really helpful for me too - it forces me to put my own work and home worries to one side and concentrate on the young person in front on me. Putting our phones away makes this even more intense and I am always impressed by how willing mentees are to be without their phones during our time together.”
Can you give your time to one of our children and young people? Please visit promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/ and contact us today for an application form💙
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Did you know that this Sunday is National Mentoring Day? ✨💙
As a thank you to all of our wonderful Mentors we held a celebration for them last Sunday, to acknowledge all they have done and continue to do. Time is a gift and they give theirs so willingly. Can you help us to reach out to more vulnerable children and young people? Become a part of our community and contact us today, promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/ !
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Happy National Mentoring Day! Thank you PROMISEworks for recognising the importance of #mentoring for #NationalMentoringDay. We would love to hear and share your mentoring news throughout the year! Please Follow and Tag @nationalmentoringday in your #Mentoring stories so we can amplify YOUR mentoring.
Cheers to those who guide us! 🙌 #NationalMentoringDay
We will shortly be delivering our next training in Somerton, starting on November 22nd🙌 The comprehensive training equips you with valuable skills to enable you to start your mentoring journey with us. We have spaces available and would love to welcome you on our course.
One of our long term volunteer mentors has said the below about being a volunteer mentor with us💙:
“The role of a mentor teaches you new skills including how to cope with the sort of challenges faced by vulnerable young people today, and how important it is to listen”.
It's not too late to sign up for our upcoming training course! ✨ If you would like to make a difference to a young person’s life, please visit promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/ to find out more or to get in touch.
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Looking for a truly one-of-a-kind present this Christmas? How about a beautiful, handmade doll’s house delivered in time for the Christmas?! 🎁
Not only will you have the chance to surprise someone special, but you’ll also be supporting a vital cause. By purchasing a raffle ticket, you’ll be helping us raise funds for our PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 Winter Hardship Fund - bringing essentials like warm coats, emergency fuel, and sturdy wellies to our mentees in need this winter. ❄️
Some unique features of the doll's house include:
🍻 A cozy basement pub
🧙 A magical witch’s attic
🍽️ A freestanding kitchen with terracotta tiles
And so much more!
🎟️ Raffle Details:
• Ticket Price: £10 per entry (enter as many times as you like!)
• Purchase Deadline: November 30, 2024
• Prize Delivery: FREE delivery to the winner, just in time for Christmas! 🎅🏼
• Eligibility: Open to mainland GB residents aged 18+
⚠️ Note: Due to small parts, the doll's house is not recommended for children under 14.
Let's make Christmas magical for more than just our loved ones this year! ✨ Please visit promiseworks.org.uk/win-our-promiseworks-dolls-house-raffle-2024/ for your chance to win! Good luck 💙
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This is a great way to give back and possibly win an amazing Christmas present for someone you know. We met Ali Hart from PROMISEworks at a networking meeting this morning. Well done Ali and thanks for sharing more information about what you do.
Giving to others is 1 of the 5 steps recognised by the NHS to enhance mental well-being. All of our mentors give their time to their young person. We would also like to share a lovely mentoring moment with you.
“I was absolutely delighted to receive a gift from my mentee after they had saved up their pocket money and bought me something special while they were visiting a family member in another part of the country.
I was quick to thank my mentee and to compliment them on their kindness and thoughtfulness. It was the perfect opportunity to nurture positive emotional expression and to counter some of the negative messaging that my mentee often hears. This made me think about the gift of language and how we can use it to gradually change the narrative in the lives of our mentees.” 💙
Find out more at promiseworks.org.uk/
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West Somerset is a beautiful place to live. Stunning coastline, combined with breath-taking views across the moors and Quantocks makes for a visual treat.
However, it doesn't come without its challenges. Lower than the UK average wages, poor internet connectivity, social isolation, limited public transport and longer travelling times to pursue further education, compounded with an increase in childhood poverty, is the reality facing many rural families in West Somerset.
This is where volunteer mentors can make a difference✨ Connecting with a young person and enriching their lives. Visit our website to find out more and fill our our contact form to start your mentoring journey - promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/
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Learning new skills, at any age is valuable and rewarding, as well as enhancing our mental health as set out in the NHS 5 steps. We offer 4 days of comprehensive training, to equip you in your mentoring journey📖✨
“Mentoring with PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 meant doing some serious learning - theory and practice - which was enjoyable, challenging and useful. Knowing that you are taking in high quality information prepared by people who care, really helped too.”
Contact us today and learn new skills at one of our next training courses💙 - promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/
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I did the training in 2007.... changed my life! Don't think just do it!
Continuing our exploration of the NHS 5 steps to enhancing mental health, today we will look at physical activity and a wonderful example from a mentor.
'My mentee asked if they could try climbing at a local centre. Despite the harnesses and climbing tutorial provided by instructors, I wasn't particularly keen on scaling the vertical drops. I watched my mentee and shouted encouragement upwards as they climbed higher and higher.
"Did you see me?" asked my mentee, after one daring ascent.
"Yes... I saw every move" I replied.
As my mentee beamed with pride, I was instantly reminded of how important it is for children and young people to simply 'be seen'... even if we're not really doing anything physical ourselves! ' 💙💛
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