"So often within children and young people's services, input is short lived. This is in massive contrast to the mentoring where I can meet with a young person every week for a year - allowing real connections to form." - This week, we had a chat with Joy, learning about her experiences working with children and young people as a volunteer Mentor.

Inspire MeLeonie Tayler18 April 2018BrightSparks CICvolunteering, mentor, children, young people, The Island York, working with children, Inspire me, jobs, careers, York

Inspire me to be an...Artist

"I've always enjoyed working with people, and I love creative activities. Plus I like sharing creative ideas with people and seeing what they do with them."

See how far Souad has come since completing a BrightSparks Course

"I had the interview on Friday and got the job ten minutes after the interview. To say I was stunned was an understatement!"

testimonialsLeonie Tayler9 March 2018BrightSparks CICworking with children, employment, jobs, careers, teaching, children, young people, training, parents, volunteering, child development, safeguarding, testimonialsComment

Three new FREE 'Essential Skills for Working with Children & Young People' training courses!

New free Essential Skills for Working With Children and Young People courses open for bookings. All thanks to En:Able grant funding.

NewsLeonie Tayler5 March 2018BrightSparks CICEn:Able, training, working with children, employment, employability skills, volunteering, funding, grant, careers, children, young peopleComment

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