Time for Youth - What people think
"Time for Youth engaged with three of our students, I was impressed from the first with the professionalism and organisational skills shown by the two representatives who quickly understood our needs and how they could help us.
All three liked their mentor and said he was 'safe'. I would have no hesitation in recommending him and Time for Youth to any organisation working with young people."
Hazel Jordan, senior learning mentor, Langdon School Newham
"My mentor has a good approach, I trust her as someone to talk to when I feel threatened, stuck or confused"
"It has made me more confident, and I see different things in different ways. I feel blessed to have had this support"
"I can talk to my mentor about even really personal things. He is cool, doesn't just do it because it's a job, he shows he does care. I have stopped doing lots of bad things, I think with reason more now"
"I can speak to him about anything, and I like that he is a man because there is some stuff you can't talk to your mum about. He is a good communicator, not patronising like lots of youth workers, he uses 'big boy' words. I have kept to my Contract and not done anything stupid for ages"
"She's like a big sister but outside the family. She has definitely made a difference, I keep put of trouble because of the way she has made me think about what I do. Give my mentor a pay rise as she is great!"
Interview feedback (2006)
"The work the Time for Youth service has been doing with Safer Schools is an example of excellent partnership practice with the voluntary sector.
The success of this partnership in addressing youth crime, victimisation and school exclusion is being demonstrated and I would be delighted to see Time for Youth's mentoring opportunities extended to a wider range of schools".
Inspector Andy Briers, Head of the Metropolitan Police Safer Schools Team
"This is to thank you for what you have done for me and my sons. [xxx] was referred to you because of his behaviour, and you have helped in so many ways.
He was unwilling to play sports due to being overweight but his mentor encouraged him and he did the Boxercise and swimming you organised.
He gained in confidence and now he takes part in sports and PE every week which can only do him good.
He sees his mentor weekly which he feels good about, he helps him by listening, encouraging him and working on being positive.
He is a good role model, someone he can look up to. [xxx] is so much happier and does not bully his brother or argue as much. I am grateful to you"
Mrs L, East Homes tenant