At that time, my life was a bit chaotic - I had issues with homelessness, relationships and some substance misuse. As time went by, I built relationships with the social work staff and began to find answers and a purpose to my life.
As I got older, I got more involved with the courses and volunteering opportunities on offer. When I used the centre, my peers were my role models and I wanted to be seen as a role model too. I have now been volunteering for five years and have achieved so much for myself. I am currently involved with VTalent, where I gain experience by working at a different placement each day. I still regularly volunteer at the NSPCC Young People's Centre and I am half-way through my higher education Sports Leaders Award and Basic Expedition Leadership Award Course.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
