YOUTH CHALLENGE OXFORDSHIRE (YoCO) is a local charity supporting young people aged 13-21 to develop resilience and confidence so that they can overcome the problems that they face in their lives.
The young people follow an exciting 18 month programme which helps them to overcome challenges facing them today, such as pressures of social media, bullying and peer influence to take unnecessary risks. The programme designed and delivered by YoCO is run by youth group leaders at weekly meetings with a professional team at YoCO in support.
After 6 months, each youth group spends a residential weekend away together developing leadership and team working skills. This offers more opportunities for personal development and reflection. The young people may also volunteer for a life-changing trip to the Nasio Trust charity in Western Kenya. If there are some who would prefer to support the group rather than travel to Kenya they will be also become a key part of the project.
Youth Challenge Oxfordshire
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Rachel Warren
- Contact Position
- Operations Manager
- Telephone
- 07999340597
- info@yoco.online
- Website
- YoCO Website
Where to go
- Name
- Midland House
- Address
-
West Way
Oxford
Oxfordshire - Postcode
- OX2 0PH
- Notes
We don't have a premises, we run across Oxfordshire. This is a holding address. Please direct any enquiries via email or phone.
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Evenings
- Time of day
- Evening
- Session Information
-
Berinsfield Wednesday’s 7.30-8.30pm.
Abingdon Tuesdays 7-8pm
Faringdon Tuesdays 6-7pm
Other Details
Costs
- Details
To volunteer in Kenya, you must fundraise £800. We help you fundraise that money throughout the 18-month programme
Availability
- Age Ranges
- 13-21
- Referral required
- Yes
- Referral Details
Referrals welcome.
Please send any referall requests to info@yoco.online
Additional Information
- Providing services to
- Young people
- Notes
We are currently recruiting for groups in :
Abingdon
Berinsfield
Faringdon
- Supporting people with
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Hearing impairment
Vision impairment
Challenging behaviour
Learning difficulty
Mental health conditions
Autistic Spectrum Condition
Communication impairment
Last checked on 03/10/2022
Record managed by Activities Oxfordshire
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