Making a Positive Contribution
What could you do to make a positive contribution in your life? Connexions Careers Advisers know all about developing young people, their skills and their talents.
- Want to volunteer?
- Want to make a difference in your community?
- Want to share your skills and learn new ones?
- Want to help develop services for other young people just like you?
Your Careers Adviser can put you in touch with all the right people.
Interested in volunteering?
Gateshead Voluntary Organisations Council supports, promotes and develops the voluntary and community sector in Gateshead. Community Service Volunteers offer volunteering opportunities to thousands of young people and adults every year.
The Gateshead Local Area Prospectus
The Gateshead Prospectus has loads of information about learning opportunities in Gateshead. The site can help you decide which option is best for you. Talk to your Careers Advisor who can help you make the right choice for you.
Do you need someone to talk to?
Samaritans provides confidential, non-judgemental emotional support 24 hours a day to support people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair. You can contact Samaritans by telephone, post, e-mail and by SMS text message on 07725 90 90 90.
Raleigh International
Raleigh International is a youth and education charity. Since 1984 it has inspired over 30,000 people from all walks of life, nationalities and ages to get out there and rise to the challenges of life on expedition.
Volunteering with Adults with Learning Difficulties
Have you ever thought about volunteering your time to support adults with learning disabilities so they can join in their local communities, take part in events and join in leisure activities?
Volunteer at a Children's Centre
Volunteer in your Children's Centre to support staff in various groups and activities, have an active role to play in your local Children's Centre and support new parents accessing the centre for the first time.