Exciting News
Voice 4 Action project has been awarded a grant from #WestfieldEastBank #CreativeFuturesFund from @fdnfuturelondon
We are one of 37 projects to benefit from the fund to support creative skills, training & employment.
VOICE 4 ACTION
OUR NEW PROGRAMME STARTING THIS MARCH !!!!
What is Voice 4 Action?
Voice 4 Action is a 12-month creative engagement programme for care experience individuals between the ages of 18 to 25 years. Our programme centred around well-being, peer mentoring, paid work experience and promotion to access creative opportunities in and around Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets.
We understand that leaving the care system can be challenging, stressful and isolating. We know that many care experience individuals experience doubts and anxieties when accessing services available to them.
We aim to support care experience individuals to gain tools to support them better navigate independent living, grow confidence, raise their positive well-being and make informed career choices.
We believe everybody should have access to creative opportunities no matter their experiences or background.
We believe everybody should have a chance to be great.
Eligibility
- Are you care experience between the ages 18 to 25?
- Based in Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets?
- Are you struggling find to work or training?
- Do you want to be heard and valued in space that understands you?
- Do you want to find ways to better navigate your wellbeing, grow your personal network, all whilst discovering your creative abilities and strengths?
- Are you interested in film, media or creative careers?
Want to sign up?
- We offer our sessions both online and in person.
- We offer one to one support and mentoring to help you navigate the challenges of independent living.
- We offer career information, advice and guidance to help you kick start your creative careers.
- We offer well-being workshops.
- Have a chance to earn over £400 with our work experience opportunity.
- We support you to access further job and training opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at info@calling4gr8ness.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We want to make it easy for everybody.
There are 3 ways you can sign up for this opportunity.
1. Send us a quick video- tell us about yourself and why you would like to be on The Voice 4 Action programme. (Video should not be no longer than 1 minute) info@calling4gr8tness.org
2. Send us a voice note via our WhatsApp- with why you would like to join our programme, your contact details and a little bit about yourself. (WhatsApp – 0737766425)
3. Fill out our application form- so you can get shortlisted.
https://forms.gle/hY28WJBDWfAsm23S9
Please do leave your name and contact details.
Please note that spaces are limited and if you are not successful applying for this programme there are many other ways we can offer support you.
So, don't be shy and have a try.
You will need to have availability minimum 4 hours per week.
You need to have access to the internet and equipment to join our online sessions. We need your full comitement through out the duration of the programme.
We can consider applicants who are under 18, however we will need to seek permission from your legal guardian.
Yes, we work with many organisations and services who are committed to supporting your needs. we can help you access these services.