Latest News and Stories from Volunteer Centre Sutton
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Congratulations to our volunteer John Smith, who is a member of our Community Volunteer Squad, and also volunteers as a MAPS Mentor and a St Raphael’s Hospice Compassionate Neighbour.
14 November 2024
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How mentoring encouraged self reflection, stability and safety in a young persons life.
05 November 2024
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A huge thank you to Sutton Council for hosting a live stream webinar this week encouraging staff to consider volunteering with MAPS Mentoring.
04 September 2024
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Case study: A transformative Mentoring relationship for an 11-Year-Old Ukrainian boy re-settled in the UK
20 August 2024
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Mentoring transformed Sadie's life, helping her overcome trauma, improve school attendance, and build a more hopeful future free from the cycle of domestic violence. Read Sadie's story.
15 August 2024
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MAPS Mentoring enjoyed an incredible day at London Zoo, exploring interactive exhibits and discovering unusual species together.
06 August 2024
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Thanks to Ian Williams generosity, MAPS Mentoring pairs embarked on a trip to TeamSport Go Karting in Mitcham for a thrilling day bonding over exciting races, slushies, and waffles!
17 July 2024
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MAPS Chocolate Making Workshop strengthens mentor-mentee bonds through hands-on chocolate crafting led by former mentor turned master chocolatier, Derek.
28 June 2024
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This May half-term, nine-year-old Martha embarked on a remarkable journey to climb Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) in Wales, aiming to raise funds for MAPS Mentoring.
04 June 2024
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From isolation to confidence: how mentoring transformed Aria's life and school attendance.
24 May 2024
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This month we hear from one of our longest serving MAPS mentors, Anthony French, about his experience over several years mentoring several young people in the borough.
03 April 2024
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We are delighted to announce that MAPS Mentoring is a recipient of the Mayor of London’s New Deal For Young People funding. This amazing opportunity, part of Propel, will provide MAPS Mentors for 200 vulnerable young people in Sutton.
27 February 2024
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After being excluded from school, mentoring became a sanctuary for Blake, especially sharing sports activities with his Mentor
22 February 2024
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Sam was isolated when he started at secondary school, making him highly susceptible to exploitation and grooming.
22 February 2024
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Ahead of #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek (5-11 February) we hosted a journaling session with our MAPS Mentoring pairs
07 February 2024
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MAPS Mentoring introduced our young people to using clay in a workshop funded by The Arts Society.
22 November 2023
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MAPS Practitioner Teresa Martucci shares her thoughts on what Care Leavers need, for National Care Leavers' Week.
17 October 2023
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Ethan has been connected to MAPS Mentoring for over 10 years, firstly as a Child in Care and then as a Care Leaver.
17 October 2023
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Alongside a MAPS Mentor, Sonny learnt to express himself, overcome his fears and and find more stability in life during a turbulent time.
04 October 2023
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Focus on the MAPS Mentoring Esteem Pathway - supporting young people facing poor mental health, low self-confidence or self-esteem, self-harm and risk of suicide.
04 October 2023
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Our MAPS Mentoring project has been supporting Ukrainian young people in the London Borough of Sutton, thanks to funding from Sutton Council.
27 September 2023
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Volunteer Centre Sutton has secured funding for part of our MAPS Mentoring programme from the William Wates Memorial Trust.
27 September 2023
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A mentoring pair enjoying a meal, a game and a smile at the end of their year long mentoring relationship:
09 August 2023
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At our most recent MAPS social, we set out to create a collaborative piece of art, in recognition of 2023's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek theme “Let’s Connect”.
01 February 2023
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Our trip to London’s West End, thanks to Ian Williams, Hyde Housing Match My Project and the Rotary Club of Wallington.
31 January 2023
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Our MAPS Mentoring project supports many Care Leavers with one-to-one mentoring. To mark National Care Leavers Week 2022, we wanted to share the story of Dillon, a 21-year-old Care Leaver, and his experience of mentoring.
18 October 2022
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Volunteer Centre Sutton is delighted to announce that the charity has achieved the London Youth UK Youth Bronze Quality Mark Award for 2022 to 2025.
27 July 2022
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Our MAPS mentoring project supports many young carers with one to one mentoring.
15 March 2022
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"During my mentoring year I have learnt It can be good to meet new people" Jaz, aged 12
14 October 2021
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Michael arrived in the UK alone and unsure of his future
06 October 2021
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Congratulations to one of our longest standing MAPS Mentors, Derek Terrell, who was awarded Outstanding Volunteer at the 2019 Sutton Community Awards
18 October 2019
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One of our long-standing MAPS mentors shares her experiences
19 July 2019
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Throughout Volunteers' Week we're sharing 'thank you' messages to volunteers from organisations in Sutton. Our MAPS team would like to thank Caroline Magin
21 May 2019
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Throughout Volunteers' Week we're sharing 'thank you messages to volunteers from organisations in Sutton, starting with a thank you to one of our own volunteers
21 May 2019
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Afraid of leaving the house and struggled to cope with the demands of school life, he turned to MAPS for support
02 December 2018
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But a love of fast cars and a mentor helped him find a way forward
02 December 2018
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