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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No child should have to be alone with big feelings - especially at this time of year when other families are gathering and having fun. Having a mentor, even one they only see once a week, means a child knows they are not alone. Please go to www.promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer to find out more.
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Kim was very small when she was born - her birth mother drank a lot and Kim had foetal alcohol syndrome. She was removed from her mother and placed in foster care where she remained, moving from one home to another, for almost 4 years. Kim was adopted by loving parents at the age of 4 and they have given her everything but, now aged 18, her early experiences have left her traumatised and often unable to open up about her feelings.
We would love to match Kim with a mentor but there are none available close to her in Sedgemoor. If you think you could help Kim or a young person like her, please go to www.promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer 👈💙
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IT’S DECEMBER!!!!!🎄⛄️
What would be your dream advent calendar? With so many on the market ranging from cheese to tea to the classic chocolate, you can pretty much choose what you want!🍫📅
At PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴, our dream would be to have a new volunteer application form for every day in December! You can help our dream come true by going to www.promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer to complete a form now.
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A lovely quote from a mentee about her mentor received this week:
'It was really awkward at first but now I can talk to you like a best friend at school'
What a wonderful message for the mentor to hear💙💛When young people are happy, they usually tell you, which is one of the reasons mentoring is so rewarding. We always need new mentors and would love to hear from you if you are interested in finding out more. Please go to www.promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer to contact us.
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We are delighted to welcome Sue Bill to the PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 team.
Sue has joined us as the Area Coordinator for Somerset Coast working in West Somerset and the rural coastline.
Sue moved to Somerset in 2007 with her young family. Shortly after, she set up a babysitting agency offering childcare to local families. Prior to joining PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴, Sue had 6 years' experience working in an educational environment supporting young children’s social and emotional development, implementing strategies to nurture positive relationships with the children and build their resilience. As a previous Thrive Practitioner, Sue understands the importance of communication and the significance of building positive relationships with children and young people.
Sue says ‘This is an exciting time. I am really looking forward to supporting mentors in their role of enhancing the wellbeing of children and young people in the west and coastal area of Somerset. I feel privileged to be part of something as special as PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴.’
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Welcome Super Sue ⭐️🌟
Welcome to the team, Sue 😁
Hello Sue. Welcome to Pw.
Congratulations 👍
Welcome to the team 😁
Hello Sue, welcome aboard!
Hi Sue, welcome 💐
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It’s BLACK FRIDAY and there are sales everywhere. If you are shopping online today, please make sure that you register with Easy Fundraising first and support PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴. You can click on this link to get you directly to our cause, www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/promiseworks/ Then all you need to do is shop away to your heart’s content through the Easy Fundraising website and PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 will automatically receive donations from contributing retailers.
Happy shopping!! 💙
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If you are near Bruton today do pop in to the The Somerset Collective at @thechapel. Fabulous shopping opportunities and a great fundraiser for PROMISEworks ... See MoreSee Less
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