Local Youth Development Program

The Winterton and District Branch is a local area branch of Bloodwise that was formed in November 2011, committed to beating blood cancer having raised over £50,000. We are primarily made up of young people who aim to raise funds whilst being an integral part of the community, and creating platforms for members of the fundraising team to develop soft skills that are essential to help them in later life whilst rewarding those that go the extra mile; with 13 members of the team holding Princess Diana Awards and 14 with Lions awards. This has seen the creation of the branch’s Local Youth Development Program which aims to encourage more young people to volunteer and become involved with the branch through the very strong links we have created with local schools. The project has been funded and supported by the Winterton Lions Winterton 2022, Winterton Town Council and the Tribune Trust. 

 

The Local Youth Development Program has been created to provide the youth of Winterton with a platform to develop their soft skills and become involved in a young, energetic and vibrant team of individuals dedicated to beat blood cancers. The branch is committed to mentoring these young people to help enhance their CV’s to make them more employable through providing opportunities to take an active role in our events, and manage their own projects. There will also be the opportunity for those that show commitment and dedication to the branch to receive awards in recognition of their work. 

 

Through the funding we have received we have been able to provide each young person with a log book where they record the amount of hours they have committed to volunteering in our community. Once the young person has accumulated enough hours they will be put forward to receive an award in recognition of their commitment to the cause and to act as a tangible form of evidence for the work they have done.