Do you resonate with my experiences? Hair seems to continuously fall as I glance at the floor, forever littered with strands. Nights grow restless, anxiety weaving a web that keeps sleep at bay. Days unfold monotonously, unchanging and stifling. My inbox becomes a constant refresh, awaiting that pivotal internship email or news from the school’s systems as anxiety steadily builds. Meanwhile, the future looms distant, akin to an unfathomable void, chipping away at my confidence and fortitude, leaving me more
Volunteering – it’s not just for do-gooders and saints! A common misconception surrounding volunteering is that only saints have the patience to work for free. However, there is so much more to volunteering than money. In fact, there are plenty of fun and exciting reasons to get involved in volunteering. What is Volunteering? Volunteering is when you freely give time and labour for community service. Volunteering is unpaid and it can be a great way to meet new people, develop new skills
Millions of pounds of is being spent on the government’s flagship citizenship scheme for young people while local youth clubs are closing, councils say. The National Citizen Service, a four-week summer scheme for 15 to 17-year-olds – accounts for 95% of central government spending on youth services. But the Local Government Association said only 12% of eligible teens took part in 2016. The government said the service has improved 400,000 young people’s lives and was investing another £80 million on youth projects. But the
