Deaf News: Volunteers needed for new Youth Club in Doncaster

Young people in Doncaster are set to benefit from a new Youth Club at Doncaster Deaf Trust thanks to a successful bid for money from the Department for Education.

Funding for the Youth Club has come from the Essential Life Skills Fund and will see two Youth Clubs set up for young people aged 15 to 18.

Stacey Betts, Assistant Principal of Communication Specialist College Doncaster said: “We are extremely pleased that we were successful in our bid for this money. We have so much to offer here and we believe that these new Youth Clubs will have a really positive impact on young people, especially those that currently face barriers such as disabilities and caring responsibilities.

“The Youth Clubs will offer a broad range of sports activities, craft projects, music nights, quizzes and some skills experiences; from growingyour own fruit and veg to mending engines or applying make-up. Members will be able to make suggestions about what they would like to do and we’ll aim to try and make it happen.

“We are working with Expect Youth who will be coordinating and managing this programme and we are looking forward to getting the Youth Clubs up and running.

“What we need to help us is volunteers. We have trained staff who will manage the Youth Clubs but we need volunteers to help us on the evenings. So if you want to gain experience of working with young people with disabilities, or are pursuing a career in teaching or social work and want to build on your CV please do get in touch.

The two new Youth Clubs will run on different evenings of the week between 6.30pm and 8.00 pm and start in November.

There will be an open day prior to the launch of the youth clubs for anyone who is interested; parents, carers, family, friends and potential participants. Staff will be on hand to show visitors around the campus to showcase the facilities on offer. This will take place on Saturday November 10 between 1pm and 3pm.

If you have spare time or a talent that you can share please contact get in touch by calling 01302-386720 and asking for Becky or Stacey (Monday to Friday only 08.00 – 15.30) or e-mailing; enquiries@ddt-deaf.org.uk.

For further information about Communication Specialist College Doncaster visit www.deaf-trust.co.uk/college