The 2:1 Social Development Project
1 - 2 week project during main school holidays
This project uses creative workshops and outings to support the development of independent living skills in enjoyable ways. Such skills range from making a cup of tea, to understanding money, to travelling from A to B on public transport, to overcoming fears of groups.
A Unique Approach
The project supports people of all abilities and ages to discover and develop their potential. Wherever possible we link 2 volunteers with a Kith & Kids member and together they take part in a wide range of activities. The support structure provided by parents, therapists and other staff takes into account the needs of all participants. Together we build a community where everyone is welcome and valued for who they are.
Christine, a mother whose daughter is very aware of the fact she has a disability, says: "The Social Training Project is the one place where my daughter feels normal". As well as linked volunteers we need minibus drivers for outings, cooks to help us prepare lunch, support for members to use computers, workshop leaders/assistants.
A supportive structure creates opportunities for all
Creative workshops, planned for individual needs and led by professional therapists, provide a structured framework. They include art, music, drama, massage, video... In addition to these there are outings: members together with their volunteers choose where they might like to spend the day or afternoon. As 17-year old Maria told her volunteers: "Kith & Kids is better than the other places I've been to, coz you can do your own thing and be your own style. I don't have to do what everbody else is doing, I can make my own plans and go to my own workshops".
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Next Projects
Summer 2008
The project will be held at a venue in North London from 28th July to 8th August 2008, 9.30am to 5.30pm (Mon-Fri only).
Volunteer Training Sessions:
You'll need to come along to one of our series of General Volunteer Training - we'll look at our approach to supporting people who have a learning disability
The next General Training dates are:
Saturday 7th June and Saturday 12th July and Sunday 20th July (10am-4.30pm)
OR
Saturday 15th June and Saturday 12th July and Sunday 20th July (10am-4.30pm)
Please also feel free to Contact Us.
Please note minimum age for projects is 16 years. We must have CRB checks for all volunteers involved in our projects and activities - this process can take up to 2 months to complete.
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| "I went to the first training day just to suss things out (never having done anything like this before). I learnt a lot that day, but mostly I liked the atmosphere. On the project itself I learnt even more and I liked the feeling that I was making a difference. I did a second project because I wanted to try out leading a sporty games workshop, which I felt able to do because of the first project and because I knew there'd be someone there if I needed any help." |
| Minesh (22, maths degree and keen cricketer & footballer) |
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