Quotes and testimonials from young people

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We run many sessions throughout the year, and we love to hear the comments and feedback from the young people who we have supported throughout the city.

School- and parent-related quotes

I always do an intervention with the youth worker on Mondays. its still learning, but learning about things that affect us.
Young man, aged 15 years old

I just wanted to let you know how amazing this is. Thank you so much for inviting me.
Young women, aged 16 years old, on a Sea Safari

The Youth Worker just understands me a bit better I was really upset and angry, and the staff just kept coming near me. The youth worker was calm yet assertive and then listened to me without judgment.
Young women, aged 16 years old

I enjoy the workshops; there is a lot of useful information being told, and there is a purpose to all that is being taught.
Young man, aged 13 years old

After speaking to the youth worker, I realised they are pretty cool!
Young women, aged 16 years old

My son was absolutely buzzing with the fish he brought home that he caught; he cooked it for his lunch! Thank you for giving the children these opportunities.
Parent of a young man, aged 14 years old, on a fishing activity

I love seeing and hearing about what you guys do, as I think it's amazing. You really want to see a difference. I can tell you we have seen a huge difference, not only in my two, but in all of the young people you work with in the area. Please keep working with them.
Anonymous parent

SEND-related quotes

I finally found somewhere where I can fit in.
Amelia

Youth workers have made her more confident, and she has been able to leave the house more as a result. Because of the confidence she has developed here, she is starting college in September and feeling confident about it.
Molly

As a result of coming to Boundless, she is much more confident, and she is excited to come to the youth group, where she used to be anxious. She said it is the one time of the week when her anxiety goes away. It's made such a big impact on me coming here, and my mental health has improved massively.
Ed

Digital-related quotes

I never knew there could be courses available for playing with cameras.
Anonymous

This is the only time I get to play a real piano; it's made me want to get back into playing music.
Young women, aged 16 years old

I left college because I got overwhelmed, but because of SEEDS I have decided to go back and try digital art.
Anonymous

Quotes from people who attended a session at the Efford Youth Centre

I have learned more about football and what the youth workers do. I have also learned more about activities we can do with the youth workers. I have an annual aquarium pass from the youth workers and have been on a sea safari.
Young man

I have definitely missed doing this over Christmas. It's good to be back, and I am very appreciative of the opportunity to come and do this every Thursday. This is an amazing opportunity.
Young person

I really enjoy that I can come to these Poole Farm Open Access sessions with my friends and learn how to cook outdoors. I like that I can bring eggs home from the farm to share with my family.
Anonymous

I like the Monday SEND sessions because I get to learn about the farm and conservation in a small group. My favourite part is meeting and feeding the animals.
Anonymous

Coming to Poole Farm helped me gain experience working with animals and how to maintain a farmyard. I now have a job working at a farm shop, and being able to put SEET at Poole Farm on my CV really helped.
Anonymous

Other quotes

It's nice to be somewhere different and chill. The youth workers are sound.
Anonymous

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