About this service
Who are young carers?
A Young Carer is someone under 18 who helps look after someone in their family, or a friend, who is ill, disabled or misuses drugs or alcohol. The youth service provides a youth project called ‘My Time’ which offers free activities and time out of the home for young people who experience caring responsibilities.
What does My Time offer?
Weekly Sessions
Monday – School Year 9+ – at Grands Vaux Youth Centre – 18:00 – 20:30 – Free.
Saturday – School Year 5-8 – at Le Squez Youth Project – 10:00 – 12:00 – Free.
Trips
Regular trips out chosen and planned by our young people giving them the chance to have fun and gain skills.
Holiday Programmes
We offer holiday programmes packed full of fun activities during all school holidays.
Residentials
Each group get at least one residential trip each year. They get the opportunity to plan and take part in fun games and activities that allow them to have new experiences and build confidence and self-esteem.
And… IT’S ALL FREE!
Young People are welcome to turn up to one of our sessions or contact the Lead Youth Worker Jo Dove to arrange a visit. Young people do not need to be referred however professionals can contact Jo for information.
Where can I go for support and advice?
If you need information, support or advice you can contact the following services which are able to help…
My Time -
Telephone: 01534 280515
Email: [email protected]
For all Young Carers support, information and guidance, contact Youth Enquiry Service -
Telephone: 01534 280530
Email: [email protected]
Or drop in to ‘The Link’ - Monday to Thursday 2pm-7pm, Friday 2pm-6pm, Saturday 11am-4pm
Text Us - 07797 778424
Who are young carers?
A Young Carer is someone under 18 who helps look after someone in their family, or a friend, who is ill, disabled or misuses drugs or alcohol. The youth service provides a youth project called ‘My Time’ which offers free activities and time out of the home for young people who experience caring responsibilities.
What does My Time offer?
Weekly Sessions
Monday – School Year 9+ – at Grands Vaux Youth Centre – 18:00 – 20:30 – Free.
Saturday – School Year 5-8 – at Le Squez Youth Project – 10:00 – 12:00 – Free.
Trips
Regular trips out chosen and planned by our young people giving them the chance to have fun and gain skills.
Holiday Programmes
We offer holiday programmes packed full of fun activities during all school holidays.
Residentials
Each group get at least one residential trip each year. They get the opportunity to plan and take part in fun games and activities that allow them to have new experiences and build confidence and self-esteem.
And… IT’S ALL FREE!
Young People are welcome to turn up to one of our sessions or contact the Lead Youth Worker Jo Dove to arrange a visit. Young people do not need to be referred however professionals can contact Jo for information.
Where can I go for support and advice?
If you need information, support or advice you can contact the following services which are able to help…
My Time -
Telephone: 01534 280515
Email: [email protected]
For all Young Carers support, information and guidance, contact Youth Enquiry Service -
Telephone: 01534 280530
Email: [email protected]
Or drop in to ‘The Link’ - Monday to Thursday 2pm-7pm, Friday 2pm-6pm, Saturday 11am-4pm
Text Us - 07797 778424