DiscoverME is VODA and Barnardo’s brand-new collaborative project that aims to support young people, aged 16-25, to better manage their mental health and wellbeing. It is a supportive space for young people to come along and learn new skills through different fun and engaging activities! Access to DiscoverME will be free to all 16–25-year-olds living across North Tyneside.
DiscoverME will offer courses and activities that are co-designed and co-produced by young people. Young people will also be provided the opportunity to volunteer alongside staff if they would like to. There are currently two main volunteer roles available, Planning and Development Ambassador and a Co-facilitator role. Signing up to volunteer is quick and easy and no experience or qualifications are required. A young person can just contact us for an informal chat about how they can get involved!
Young people can express their interest via our website: https://voda.org.uk/discoverme/
Professionals/parents/carers are also able to express an interest on behalf of a young person via this form but only with their consent.
Some further information:
· There are no criteria for young people to join, just a willingness to get involved and learn some new skills!
· DiscoverME does not replace any existing Education provision.
· DiscoverME is offering non-clinical support.
· Young people can express their interest via our quick form.
· Once a young person has signed up, it is not compulsory that they attend a certain amount of sessions.
· There is no set time limit in place for young people to access the service. They can continue to attend up until the age of 25.
