Supports the development of young people through a variety of training and practical volunteering opportunities.
‘Splash’ supports young people between the ages of 9 – 16 years who are facing challenges in their lives through access to a free programme of positive activities in every school holiday period along with 1:1 mentoring and individual support sessions and volunteering opportunities for young people who wish to provide support for their peers. There is also support for young victims of crime aged under 18 years. The service, launched in March 2019 is designed to work with them over a sustained period of time to help them to cope and recover from their experience of crime.
Telephone: 01380 732829
Website: http://www.communityfirst.org.uk/yaw/splash/
Website: http://www.communityfirst.org.uk/yaw/splash/young-victims-of-crime/
‘Wiltshire Young Carers’ supports young people aged 5-18 years old who have a significant caring role. A wide-ranging programme of exciting respite activities and breaks for young carers, including adventure, arts and sports activities, advocacy, mentoring, coaching, ensuring young people are safe in their caring role and support to overcome individual challenges.
Telephone: 01380 720671
Website: http://www.communityfirst.org.uk/yaw/young-carers/
‘Project Inspire: Building Bridges’ programme helps young people aged 16-19 years old who are who are not in employment and not otherwise enrolled in formal education or training to develop skills, health, wellbeing, confidence and understanding of available pathways for personal and career progression. Delivered through a mixture of wide-ranging group work activities and 1:1 individual support.
Telephone: 01380 729813
Website: http://www.communityfirst.org.uk/yaw/project-inspire/
‘Youth Club Support’ is provided to affiliated youth clubs to give young people a low-cost place to go outside of school, offering them a sense of belonging, develop skills, build confidence and resilience for the future, as well as have fun. A free to access accredited Young Leaders and Youth Leaders training programme is available, offering comprehensive support to set up new clubs, develop risk assessments, safe working practices, gain appropriate insurance for their activities.
Telephone: 01380 729813
Website: http://www.communityfirst.org.uk/yaw/youth-clubs/
Contact details:
Tel: 01380 729813 (Project Inspire)
Tel: 01380 732829 (Splash)