FAMILY LIFE YOUTH MENTORING & JOB READINESS PROGRAMME
Helping young people and unemployed adults overcome barriers to employment, build confidence, and access the guidance they need to succeed.
(July 2026 – June 2027)
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
A new initiative developed in response to community demand for youth mentoring and employment support in Dagenham and neighbouring communities. We're supporting a minimum of 120 local residents through two core strands:
Youth Mentoring
Weekly sessions for ages 13–21, focused on confidence building, life skills, decision making, and positive goal setting, delivered by trained volunteer mentors acting as positive role models.
Job Readiness Worshops
Structured sessions for unemployed adults aged 18–35, covering CV writing, job search skills, interview preparation, digital skills, and workplace communication.
HOW THIS HELPS YOU
CONFIDENCE & MOTIVATION
Participants will gain confidence, practical employment skills, and improved motivation to pursue education, training, or work.
REDUCING BARRIERS
Aim to reduce youth unemployment, lack of guidance, and limited opportunities for skills development.
REACH YOUR POTENTIAL
It will help young people and unemployed adults reach their potential by providing early support, practical life skills, and job readiness training before long term unemployment or disengagement occurs.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
We will help nurture and produce productive young people thereby reducing unemployment and crime in our community.
FINANCIAL STABILITY
It will also support residents facing financial pressure caused by the cost of living crisis by improving their ability to access employment, develop workplace skills, and increase their chances of securing stable income.
A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
It will create a safe and supportive environment where participants build trust, share experiences, and develop positive connections.
LET'S BUILD THE COMMUNITY
The project will bring people together through weekly mentoring sessions, group learning activities, and community engagement events that strengthen relationships between young people, volunteers, and local residents.
Volunteer-Led Mentoring
Community members will continue to play an active role in the project. Local volunteers will be trained as mentors and will help deliver the weekly mentoring sessions.
Community Partnerships
We will also work with local schools, youth groups, and community organisations to reach participants and ensure the project remains community led. This approach will help build trust, strengthen relationships, and ensure the programme supports those who need it most.
Feedback & Continuous Improvement
We will collect feedback from participants, mentors, and community partners through surveys and group discussions. This learning will help us improve the programme and shape future community support projects."
GET INVOLVED / CONTACT
If you or someone you know needs this support, get in touch:
📧 Info.familylife1@gmail.com
📞 07576 930115
OUR SPONSORS
This programme is made possible with the support of our partners and sponsors, who share our commitment to helping young people and unemployed adults in Dagenham and neighbouring communities build brighter futures. We're grateful for their support in making this initiative a reality.
