Projects organised by the National Youth Advocacy Services and the opportunities for young people to volunteer, contact details for Samantha Anderson their Development Officer and details of their conference on October 20th. 0776 716 8478
NYAS is developing Peering Ahead, a Peer Mentoring Project where mentors aged 18 to 25 will use their life skills related to employment and/or education to explore opportunities for the mentees to job shadow, gain work experience, visit education providers and increase their confidence. Mentors will receive Peer Mentoring training and will have the choice of gaining accreditation.
NYAS is also expanding the Peer Advocacy Project, this is an opportunity for care experienced young people or those who have accessed Advocacy services who are aged aged 16 to 25. These Peer Advocates will support those who may have had similar experiences through the transition as care comes to an end. They will also have the opportunity of being involved in Participation work and to have a placement in a setting where they can provide advocacy and support to other young people. Peer Advocacy Training is provided.
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