HELP US HELP THEM
Stop a generation of children from falling into poverty.
GIFTED (Get Inspired for Training, Employment & Development) is a therapeutic skills training programme for young people and adults with complex needs. Participants enhance life and work skills by working as a team to process donated, surplus business stock before redistribution to disadvantaged and vulnerable people.
An 8-week programme for 2 hours once per week, providing an opportunity to experience a working environment through processing donated products in a simulated warehouse. Up to 6 participants per cohort work as a team, gain confidence and connect to each other whilst engaging in a meaningful activity. Contact us for more information if you are an organisation interested in referring a group or individuals that you support.
“During my placement at Giving World, I got an understanding of a working environment, which I didn’t have before. I am now looking at getting a part-time job, so my experience at Giving World was invaluable.” Casey, Maplewell Post 16
“We are incredibly grateful to Giving World for creating such an inclusive and nurturing environment where our students feel valued and supported. Not only do they gain practical skills but they also develop confidence, independence and a greater sense of what they can achieve in the future.” Carmen Blades, Careers Co-Ordinator, Maplewell Post 16.
Socialise, meet new people and gain confidence while engaging in a meaningful activity to process goods for distribution to vulnerable people.
Weekly drop-in volunteering sessions, for 2 hours, once per week, held at Bradgate MHU, Glenfield Hospital.
“I love coming. It gets me out to socialise, gives me a routine and I love doing the activities. Everybody looks out for each other, even when you’re having a rough time. It’s a safe place, a very safe place.” Jenny “Since attending Packing Saloon I feel my confidence is improving and I’m feeling less isolated. It’s a lovely group where everyone is accepted.” Josie
“People come together for the one purpose of packing but the group serves lots of purposes at the same time. People feel they belong and have lots of positive conversations while mixing with their peers and others. It also gives inpatients an opportunity to get off the wards and go to an inspiring environment.” Tim Sayers, Arts in Mental Health Co-ordinator, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Weekly volunteering sessions, for 2 hours once per week, held at Giving World in the centre of Leicester.
“I hadn’t been out of the house for over a year as I was frightened to go out. Susan, my peer support worker, visited me and told me about the packing groups at Giving World and I’m still coming to Packing Lounge one year on! I do enjoy it as it’s something different for me to get my confidence back and help other people. Everyone is friendly and understands each other. I hadn’t travelled on buses before, so Susan has been travel training me and now I get the bus to and from Giving World on my own. My next step is coming to the group without Susan’s support.” Jashvanti
“Jashvanti wanted to do some volunteering and be recognised and appreciated so I suggested the packing groups at Giving World. Attending Packing Lounge has boosted Jashvanti’s confidence and self-esteem. She looks forward to the sessions and she’s happier knowing she’s coming to Giving World. The size of the group helps as it’s not too big and Jashvanti feels part of a process which makes a big difference. She’s able to share with her family what she’s been doing to help others and show them when she’s in the GIFTED newsletters. Knowing the items go to people who need extra support is really important to Jashvanti. Her community nurse is so proud of how far she has come! It’s really working for her at Giving World.” Susan Sharp, Peer Support Worker Susan began as a participant on GIFTED where she built up her confidence and skills to volunteer, train and then gain employment in LPT’s Community Mental Health Team, where she works in Peer Support .
Volunteers participating in the GIFTED workshops have the opportunity to develop skills such as taking the lead and guiding and mentoring others in the sessions.
“I love coming to the GIFTED sessions and the experience has given me more understanding of the real world that people work in. It’s helped me with my confidence and my teamwork skills. I volunteered to be team guide more than once because I liked how I could help my teammates. I motivate my teammates so they can do the tasks, even when they feel like they can’t do it.” Ellie, Maplewell Post 16
“Ellie has gained so much confidence and I have been amazed by her team leading skills. At Giving World Ellie is a totally different person where she really comes out of her shell, so it has been really lovely to watch her gain in confidence, not only with her team leading skills but also in her personality. She is so happy to be here!” Sharon Axten, Student Support, Maplewell Post 16.
Skills Training
GIFTED
Workshops
Basic Skills
What beneficiaries say
What our partners say
Volunteering
Packing Saloon
What beneficiaries say
What our partners say
Packing Lounge
What beneficiaries say
What our partners say
Peer Support
What beneficiaries say
What our partners say