Connexions

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.