MORE THAN A HUNDRED people celebrated recovery and the success of the Cyfle Cymru peer mentoring programme at a special fun day and barbeque. Dozens of participants from across North Wales joined residents and staff of the Bryn y Wal supported housing project in Rhuddlan to enjoy a day of food, music, sport and activities. Together members of the group were able to enjoy far-reaching views of the Vale of Clwyd [.....]
Articles by: DACW
Helen: “Extremely happy to be working again”
Helen from Caldicot needed help to gain confidence after being out of work for some time, and within 1 month of working with Cyfle Cymru has achieved a full-time managerial position at Shaw Trust. Working alongside her Peer Mentor, Helen began volunteering to gain some recent experience as well as practicing 1-on-1 interview techniques to prepare her for job applications. This gave her the confidence to apply for [.....]
David: “It’s making me more motivated to go out”
David’s confidence has developed after just two months of volunteering at Bryn y Wal in Denbighshire, thanks to Cyfle Cymru. While engaging with the Cyfle Cymru programme, David, 39, has also been learning new skills and socializing with new people. “It’s making me more motivated to go out and try to get myself a full time job!” David said. Cyfle Cymru is delivered by members of the DACW [.....]
Sharon: “I’m thankful for this opportunity!”
Sharon from Anglesey turned to Cyfle Cymru for help to occupy her time, complete training courses and also look for work. With the help of her peer mentors, Sharon has attended accredited training courses to better her employability skills and is enjoying meeting new people while volunteering each month. Sharon, 34, hopes to become a peer mentor herself in future by continuing to work with Cyfle [.....]
Rachel: “peer mentors have all played a part in helping me to improve”
Rachel, 34, Bangor "I was referred to Cyfle Cymru because I was struggling to get back in to work due to issues with my mental health. Since starting, Scott and the other peer mentors have given me the support that I have needed and have all played a part in helping me to improve. "I have since worked as an event steward at Hardrock Hell and currently volunteer at Hafan Menai hospice. "Cyfle Cymru also gave [.....]
Michael: “On a new journey learning new skills”
Michael from Colwyn Bay has been in recovery for just over two years and started volunteering as a peer mentor for CAIS. He is now on a new journey of learning new skills and building both his confidence and self-esteem back up again. Michael, 48, said: “I am very grateful, and I appreciate and love the opportunity to give something back by being a productive member of the community”. Cyfle [.....]
Ross: “Cyfle Cymru gave me a sense of purpose”
Ross, 36, Swansea "When I first signed up with Cyfle Cymru I took part in the volunteer activities to keep myself busy and it was great to get out and about and meet new people. Volunteering for Cyfle Cymru and engaging in the weekly walks gave me a sense of purpose and helped me to rebuild my confidence. After attending Personal Development classes and completing my volunteer training I built up enough [.....]
Gary: “This is the best thing that’s happened to me!”
Gary from Bridgend has seen huge improvements in his mental health after completing several accredited training courses and attending personal development sessions with Cyfle Cymru. Gary, 38, has watched his anxiety fade while making new friends, building his self-esteem and spending more time with his family. He also looks forward to being able to give back and volunteer with Cyfle Cymru. “I’m so glad to be a [.....]
Volunteers from Cyfle Cymru team up with The National Trust
VOLUNTEERS FROM Cyfle Cymru have gone out on a limb to cut back forest overgrowth at Erddig near Wrexham. Just a few short months ago, National Trust rangers couldn’t see the wood for the trees – but, with the help of participants from the peer mentoring project, flora and fauna are now being given new light and new room to grow. Twice a month, Cyfle Cymru volunteers join the team at Erddig to help with the [.....]
Katie: “Cyfle Cymru has helped me build my confidence”
After being unemployed for two years, Katie from Bridgend turned to Cyfle Cymru for help and is now more optimistic than ever about her future. Katie suffered from anxiety and low confidence issues before Cyfle Cymru provided her with volunteer training opportunities. Katie is now volunteering regularly and has achieved a diploma in events management, creating numerous employment opportunities. “Cyfle [.....]
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