“I enjoyed meeting such wonderful people and gaining new knowledge. Also, my confidence went up.”
Did you know?
Give and Take is scheme for 16-21 years old who have experience of living in care
So what happens?
You meet with a youth worker and you both put a plan together of what you would like to achieve
You can attend up to 4 days a week
You can achieve your essential skills, Maths, English, ICT and ESOL. (English as Second Other Language) You can gain up to level 2 which is the equivalent of 2 A levels
You get a free lunch everyday
Incentives (payment) for every day you attend
Meet new friends
Fun activities and day trips
Get involved in social action projects
You will benefit from one to one support with a youth worker
Where is Give and Take based?
Give and Take has 7 offices across Northern Ireland. They are;
Belfast
Armagh
Omagh
Lisburn
Enniskillen
Derry
Ballymena
Referral
If you are interested in joining Give and Take, then your social worker can make a referral or speak to us to find out more information