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Parasol Youth Volunteering Programme (360G-OCF-A492581)

Funding Organization
£8,311
Recipient Organization

We are seeking funding to support the expansion of our Parasol Youth Volunteering Programme for 40+ disabled and disadvantaged young people (10-25yrs) during 2019-20. Inclusivity and equal opportunities are key hallmarks and features of Parasol. Therefore, we also work with young carers, those in care, care leavers and refugees. The funding will enable us to (1) employ sessional staff (Youth Volunteer Enablers) to support the expanded programme and; (2) recruit a part-time Parasol Plus Coordinator to deliver our new Parasol Plus Programme for young disabled adults (19-25yrs). This new post will focus on supporting disabled young adults (Workforce Volunteers) to take part in work experience activities and training both in-house as well as out in the local community. This funding would effectively quadruple volunteering opportunities as it would extend the current programme (from 10 to 46 weeks a year) providing volunteer placements on all of Parasol activities: Choice Days, Play Schemes, After School Club, Youth Club, Dance Group and on our new pilot Workforce Volunteer Parasol Plus Programme. The programme will put scaffolding opportunities in place to help individuals build their capabilities, confidence, identity, self-worth which in turn, helps individuals develop positive relationships and support networks via volunteering.

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Grant Details

Amount Applied For 5000
Amount Awarded 8311
Award Date 2018-10-15T00:00:00+00:00
Beneficiary Location: Country Code GB
Beneficiary Location: Geographic Code E01028538
Beneficiary Location: Geographic Code Type LSOA
Beneficiary Location: Name Oxford 005D
Grant Programme: Code #iwill Autumn 2018
Grant Programme: Title #iwill
Impact Category Maximise ability to strengthen community cohesion and build social capacity
Last Modified 2019-04-16T00:00:00+00:00
Planned Dates: Duration (months) 12
Planned Dates: End Date 2020-04-01T00:00:00+00:00
Planned Dates: Start Date 2019-04-01T00:00:00+00:00
Primary age group Young People (13 – 18)
Primary beneficiary People with learning difficulties
Primary ethnicity All Ethnicities
Primary issue Disability and Access issues
Recipient Org: Charity Number 1055914
Recipient Org: Description The Parasol Project has been embedded at the base of a large tower block in Northway, Oxford since 1996. Parasol’s Mission is to support young disabled people to have ‘full and effective participation and inclusion in society’ (UN Convention on the Rights of the Person with Disabilities) to unlock their potential and become more confident, independent and compassionate individuals. Parasol’s beneficiaries are primarily aged from 5-18 years old however, we do work with disabled young adults up to 25 years old. Many live in various and differing challenging circumstances, have physical disabilities, autism, learning difficulties and some also have challenging behaviour. Inclusivity and equal opportunities are key hallmarks and features of all activities planned and delivered by Parasol. Therefore, in the spirit of inclusion, Parasol also works with other disadvantaged groups such as those in the care system, refugees, young carers and siblings of disabled children. We provide facilities for recreation, leisure activities and volunteering opportunities for children and young people with physical or learning difficulties. The common thread throughout is the power of including, involving and inspiring disabled and disadvantaged children and young people to believe in their potential.
Recipient Org: Postal Code OX39RG
Recipient Org: Web Address http://parasolproject.org

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