PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
Loud & Clear – Young Volunteers Training Programme
3 month training programme targeting young people who are interested in volunteering within the Youth Club setting. This programme is open to young people aged 14-19 years and has the opportunity to progress onto becoming a volunteer Buddy at the club or other volunteering opportunities within the local community.
The practical, hands-on training is designed to develop teamwork, leadership and communication skills alongside more specific youth work skills. There are opportunities on this programme for young people to complete accredited courses in Basic First Aid, Health & Safety, and Food Hygiene, along with gained a DBS to use in the workforce.
Session Times: Monday’s – 5:30pm and 7:30pm
Location: The Junction, Buttermarket Street
Coordinator: Tom Peers – tomp@warringtonyouthclub.co.uk
Referrals: Referral forms can be requested by emailing- pdp@warringtonyouthclub.co.uk
Other Info: There is no cost to this programme. We are now taking referrals for the next intake of this programme.
Tough Minds – Young Men’s Group
12 month personal development programme aimed at young men aged 12-19 who would benefit from issue based group setting sessions, or support around their mental health and emotional well-being.
The programme is broken down into three 16-week terms focusing on personal development, mental health awareness and campaigning, and training and development. Throughout the programme there will be sessions on physical fitness to encourage the group to become more active and participants will have free access to the onsite gym after the session. There are opportunities within this programme to complete the Duke of Edinburgh, NCS, Community Sports Leaders Award, and Level 2 training to become a fitness instructor.
Session Times: Wednesday’s – 4pm-6pm
Location: The Junction
Coordinator: Tom Peers – tomp@warringtonyouthclub.co.uk
Referrals: Referral forms can be requested by emailing – pdp@warringtonyouthclub.co.uk
Other Info: There is no cost to this programme. We are now taking referrals for the next intake of this programme.
Girls Group
3 month personal development programme aimed at young females aged 12-19 that would benefit from issue-based group sessions.
Topics may include mental health and emotional well-being, risky behaviours, alcohol and substance misuse, keeping safe and positive relationships. The aim of the sessions is to help young women with their personal & social development and to increase confidence & self-esteem whilst introducing emotional intelligence and taking care of their mental health.
Session Times: Wednesday’s – 6pm-8pm
Location: The Junction
Coordinator: Tom Peers – tomp@warringtonyouthclub.co.uk
Referrals: Referral forms can be requested by emailing – pdp@warringtonyouthclub.co.uk
Other Info: Access to the Youth Club is 50p. We are now taking referrals for the January 2019 intake of this programme.
Download the WYC Personal Development Programme Booklet
