Champions 4 Change “you feel embodied in a community and it boosts your wellbeing”
For young people aged 10–18 from single parent households in Cardiff and Swansea
Champions 4 Change (C4C) is a youth-led volunteering opportunity for young people who want to make a difference in their community while building their own confidence, skills, and friendships.
If you’ve got ideas, want your voice to be heard, and are looking for a welcoming space to connect with others, this project is for you.
Champions 4 Change is part of a National Lottery Community Funded project called Mental Health Manifesto- action for our future. Where young people from a single parent household shape what they need for a mentally healthy future.
Overall Project Aim:
We want young people to lead on this project in every element of it, like:
coming up with ideas
getting your voice heard
building your confidence
learn leadership skills
grow healthy relationships
develop mental health skills, in a relaxed way
Champions 4 Change can:
Attend structured weekly drop in sessions
Get training and talks on subjects that matter to them
Decide, plan and prepare for future meet ups and events
Tap into creative, physical or any other skills you have
Run a Connection Cafe for the community
Be involved in videos, podcasts and other online content
Progress into a Youth Action Academy Member when 16 years old
Volunteer in Cardiff or Swansea
Weekly Drop In Sessions
Each week includes:
Session 1: Prepare for future SPW events
Session 2: Run a Connection Café
Session 3: Training or upskilling workshop, inlcuding guest speakers and training on things decided by young people like bullying, panic attacks, children's rights, anxiety, sustainability and more.
Session 4: Social session (games and pizza)
Sessions blend fun, learning, and planning for real community impact.
Benefits:
Socialise with other young people from single parent households
Gain stamps for SPW passport, gaining a £15 voucher after you achieve 15
Snacks provided, and pizza once a month
Gain access to an online portal and in person training
Gain confidence and improve mental wellbeing
Young person counsellor co-facilitating the weekly events
Feel part of a community
Space for parents onsite to have a cuppa and chat
Time Commitment for a Champion 4 Change:
There are no set hours or time commitments, however there is weekly drop in sessions
Flexible hours
No time commitments
How to Apply:
For the C4C application fill out the form on our website and our friendly staff will be in touch by phone, message, email or meet face to face (whatever you prefer).
Join us in making a difference and being a force for positive change!
What our C4Cs Say:
“My favourite part of being a C4C is helping to run the Game Changer football course”
“My favourite part of being a C4C is running the Connection Cafe”
“My favourite part of being a C4C is doing the activities, helping at events and having good company with others my age”
“My favourite thing about being a C4C is all the activities”
“My favourite thing about being a C4C is all the people that can support you”
“My favourite thing about being a C4C is that the other C4Cs and staff are trustworthy, and the snacks”
“My favourite thing about being a C4C is that you feel embodied in a community and it boosts your wellbeing”