Peer Mentoring & Support
What it is: Supporting younger students or peers through listening, advice, or guidance.
Why it helps: Builds leadership, empathy, and trust.
Emotional benefit: Increases confidence and reduces loneliness.
Charter Link: “I can inspire you by sharing my ideas to make things better.”
Volunteer Locally
What it is: Helping out at a food bank, charity shop, or community event.
Why it helps: Makes a real difference and connects you with others.
Emotional benefit: Boosts self-worth and purpose.
Charter Link: “I can be supported to do things that are important to me.”
Use Your Voice for Good
What it is: Campaigning for a cause, joining a youth council, or raising awareness online.
Why it helps: Empowers you to create change and be heard.
Emotional benefit: Builds confidence and a sense of agency.
Charter Link: “I can share my thoughts and be listened to.”
Random Acts of Kindness
What it is: Writing a kind note, helping a friend, or complimenting someone.
Why it helps: Spreads positivity and strengthens relationships.
Emotional benefit: Lifts your mood and others
Charter Link: “We will be role models and strive to inspire you.”
Give Back Through Creativity
What it is: Creating art, music, or writing to support a cause or uplift others.
Why it helps: Expresses emotions and connects people.
Emotional benefit: Builds pride and emotional release.
Charter Link: “I can be supported to feel calm and safe.”
Local Opportunities to Give in North Wales
- Volunteering Wales – Find youth-friendly volunteering roles across Wales:
https://volunteering-wales.net/opportunities - Youth Cymru Projects – Join youth-led campaigns, training, and leadership programmes:
https://youthcymru.org.uk/our-projects/ - Young Farmers Clubs (Wales YFC) – Lead, compete, and support rural communities: https://yfc.wales/
- The Children’s Charter Recipe Book is a creative guide that shares what young people need to feel safe, supported, respected and being listened to. Recipe Book - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board