WORCESTER’S MP paid a visit to a group of community-minded teens trying to make a difference in their area.
Robin Walker spoke to the 12 teenagers on the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme at the Horizon Hub in Worcester. The teenagers are currently planning their community project to remind them of the important impact teenage volunteering has on the local community.
Delivered by APM during the school holidays, the two to three-week youth empowerment programme helps people aged 16 to 17 expand their horizons whilst learning key skills for work and life.
Previously visiting the NCS programme in March, Mr Walker said: “This government flagship programme enables young people not only to take part in outdoor activities and meet new people but also to give something back to their communities.
“I have seen a huge amount of enthusiasm and excitement about the projects they are working on and so much creativity being put to work.”
Rob Houlston NCS manager for APM, the organisation responsible for NCS delivery in Worcester, felt Mr Walker’s visit was highly motivational for the teenagers.
He said: “It is really good to have Robin Walker visit the young people on the programme. He seems to have a genuine interest in NCS and he has given us really good insight into where young people can go to find additional social action projects. This group has created a mural and Mr Walker suggested somewhere where they could have it displayed.”
For more details, visit www.ncsyes.co.uk.
