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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Only 5 more days to go! 📅
Sue's Open Evening, discussing all things PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 and the volunteer opportunities open to you will be held on the 1st May at 6.30pm in Minehead.
Please do join us for an informal chat, coffee and cake and see if becoming a mentor for vulnerable young children in the West Somerset coastal area is an opportunity for you!
To register your interest or to ask a question please email [email protected] 💙
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❓If you are in the Mendip area, why not pop along to The Bird in Westhay and take part in their fundraising quiz for PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 on the 24th April. John will be there and looks forward to seeing you ❓
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Mentoring Moments 💙💛
No this is not the PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 team looking out for new volunteers! 👀
One of our long standing mentors has recently been rematched with a new mentee and one of their first trips was to the zoo. After being asked by his mentee if he could cuddle the meerkats, the mentor decided their next big trip needs to be to a petting farm! 🐮🐑
Now that we have spring weather, mentors and mentees are enjoying some fun days out. If you would like to be one of those mentors, we would love to hear from you. Go to www.promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer to contact us.
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It’s World Earth Day today. Join us in celebrating our beautiful planet 🌏🌳🌼
We love this happy moment from a Sedgemoor mentor:
My 6-year-old mentee and I undertook a circular coastal walk. I was slightly concerned that she would lose motivation as the wind picked up and it began to drizzle. Taking my hand, my mentee exclaimed "Don't give up!". I was impressed by my mentees determination and willingness to explore the outdoors together, despite the adverse conditions.
A love of the outdoors is something that all of our mentors try to encourage and it seems to be working for this young lady! 💙💛
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Don't forget to add our Open Evening on the 1st May in Minehead into your calendars! 📆
Our area coordinator, Sue, is on a mission to find more volunteer mentors in West Somerset and will be holding an Open Evening to talk about PROMISE𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 and the volunteer opportunities open to you.
⏰6.30PM
📍Channel Adventure in Minehead
☕🍰There will be coffee and cake!
To register your interest or ask a question please email [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there 💙
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This little happy thought came in recently from one of our mentors 💙
A lot of my time with my mentee is either spent consuming food and drink or talking about food and drink! It can be as simple as that! Hoping ice cream weather is just around the corner! 🍦☀️
Most young people love food and it can be a great ice-breaker (no pun intended) or focus for a meeting. As the mentor said, it really is 'as simple as that!’ If you like food, go to www.promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer and complete an application form for a prefect excuse to eat ice cream! 😋
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This is Sarah, our Sedgemoor Area coordinator and she really needs your help. The Sedgemoor area has received just one new volunteer application in 2024 but has over 40 young people waiting for a mentor.
Please consider if you could give just two hours a week to support a young person. If you want to know more, go to www.promiseworks.org.uk/volunteer and complete the contact form. Sarah will be happy to chat with you and answer any questions you may have. Thank you.
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