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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As the summer holidays come to an end and a new term is around the corner, we at PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 hope that you have all had a lovely summer. In particular, we hope that the mentor and mentees have been able to make some wonderful memories together. Connecting and making memories is what it is all about💙
Can you spare 2 hours weekly/fortnightly and make some memories of your own? Get in touch to find our more! promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/
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A new term can be a daunting prospect for many children and young people. Moving class, a different teacher and new faces. A child from a stable home environment will have the resilience and emotional capacity to deal with the change, it may be challenging but with the right support at home, it will be manageable.
Now imagine a child who doesn’t have that support? A child that goes home and feels that they don’t have anyone to talk to. The feelings can become overwhelming and suddenly school is not a safe space. That's when our volunteer mentors step in. They can be that person to talk to, the one that listens with empathy. They can really make a difference; could you be that person?
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Mentoring Moments 💙💛
A lovely mentoring moment to share with you today:
“My mentee was keen to show me his gardening project, he asked me to close my eyes. I said to my mentee that I won’t be able to see where I am going, and he took my hand.” When first introduced, mum advised that her son was not tactile and does not like holding hands, even to cross the roads.
This is a wonderful example of how trusting and special our mentor-mentee relationships can grow to be. To find out more about mentoring, please visit promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/
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Mentoring in the summer, can be as simple as a walk in nature, a game of mini golf, fruit picking or ice cream on the beach🍦🌞🌳
Would you like to connect with a young person for 2 hours weekly/fortnightly? Please visit our website and fill in an application form.
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Why mentoring works... There are no gimmicks, just wonderful connections 💙💛
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Just a small insight it to what our wonderful mentors think…. 💙💛
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Mentoring Myth 4 - You need to have experience of working with children.
Simply not true. Our amazing mentors come from all different backgrounds in life with many varied experiences. We equip you with the knowledge and information you need to successfully mentor a young person through our comprehensive training. All you need is the willingness to make a difference by building a friendship with a young person💙
Contact us today to find out more using our contact form on our website - promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/
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Don’t forget that you can purchase copies of Ali’s wonderful Brain Books from our website! 📚🙌
If you have or work with a child struggling with regulating their emotions and behaviours, these books are a brilliant way to explain to them and to you what is going on in their brain. Even better than that, all proceeds from the sale of these books go into a special PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 mental health fund from which we can support young people needing extra help through counselling.
They cost just £10.99 for the trilogy and are available exclusively from our website at promiseworks.org.uk/shop/. Head over there now to order yours💙
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Do you want to make a difference to a young person’s life in Somerset. Do you live in Taunton, Bridgwater or West Somerset?✨
We have places available on our next 4-day comprehensive training course on the 13th, 21st, 28th Sept and 4th Oct, in the historical Hankridge Arms in Taunton, located just off Junction 25 of the M5 Taunton.
Help us to reach out to more vulnerable children in Somerset and make a difference. Visit promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer/ and fill out an application form today!
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