Get involved
We want you to feel part of the community you live in and wider society. We will support you to have the same opportunities that other young people do.
We will celebrate important life events with you, such as:
- your birthday
- religious events
- cultural events
We will help you to maintain or explore your faith and ethnicity networks.
To find out about different activities, look at the Visit Lincoln website. There is information on social media sites such as Facebook too.
Leaving care participation
We aim to:
- connect with young people to hear their voice
- promote better ways of working and service development
They are setting up a peer network, where young people can share their experiences and offer advice and guidance to others. It will include groups of representatives for their local area and advocates for:
- housing
- education
- LGBT
- different ethnicities
- young parents
It will operate from a digital platform where information can be shared and communicated, also including forums.
For more information, call Barnados on 01522 575955.
Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to get out of the house, try new things, and build your confidence and skills. It not only raises your self-esteem but also helps you get into work.
New skills gained like communication, teamwork and decision-making can make you stand out from the crowd when applying for a college or job.
To find out about volunteering opportunities, contact your local community and voluntary service:
Another way of getting into volunteering is through the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. You get to experience a range of new activities and challenges, learn new skills and travel to new places with other young people.
Speak to your leaving care worker about this.
If you are a parent
To find out about different activities for children and families across Lincolnshire, visit our Family Services Directory.