Sarah and Aaron both attended a presentation conducted by myself to promote volunteering at The Way Youth Zone. Both learners had given very negative comments regarding voluntary work but were interested in the activities and helping young people in the City. Interviews, training and DBS checks were carried out and I was very impressed with their attitude and commitment. Before the youth Zone officially opened, Aaron and Sarah helped with deliveries and setting up furniture and during the opening ceremony both volunteers gave 12 hours of their time in one day.
Sarah and Aaron both attended a presentation conducted by myself to promote volunteering at The Way Youth Zone. Both learners had given very negative comments regarding voluntary work but were interested in the activities and helping young people in the City. Interviews, training and DBS checks were carried out and I was very impressed with their attitude and commitment. Before the youth Zone officially opened, Aaron and Sarah helped with deliveries and setting up furniture and during the opening ceremony both volunteers gave 12 hours of their time in one day.
The commitment shown by both learners is excellent. Since beginning their volunteering journey, both learners have given over 100 hours each to the Way Youth Zone within 3.5 months. The reward for both volunteers has been to provide them with qualifications as requested. Sarah has started a NVQ Level 2 in Youth Work and Aaron is carrying out a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification. More importantly both volunteers have become part of the Youth Work team, growing in confidence with their roles becoming more important. Sarah now helps with outreach work and Aaron is always around to show guests and families around the Youth Zone for tours. I am very proud of both volunteers and the journey and changes I have witnessed in such a short space of time.
“I’m Aaron and I volunteer at The Way Youth Zone. I usually work in the Rec area and behind the till in the canteen when they need me. I really enjoy volunteering at The Way.
It’s really helped me – I literally wasn’t doing anything before I volunteered at The Way. Since I started, I’ve noticed I’m just more confident. I didn’t think I could be confident but I proved myself wrong.
I’m doing a Food Hygiene Level 2 which means I can help out more in the kitchen and that looks great on my CV. Hopefully, it’ll help me get a job.
I love volunteering here, it’s hard for young people these days and seeing them leave this place with a smile every night is brilliant. I love this place.”
