What does it take to help a young person feel heard?

In our interactive workshops, volunteers sit with youth in care and work through questions together. The slide in this photo asks something simple but important: "What would need to happen for that uncomfortable feeling to go away?" Then it offers two paths, being ignored by someone older, or being spoken to with kindness.

It sounds straightforward. But for kids who have grown up in institutional care, having a safe space to name those feelings and talk through peer relationships can be genuinely new.

Our volunteers make these conversations happen every week. They show up, they listen, and they help young people practice the communication skills they'll carry into adult life.

If you're interested in volunteering or supporting this work, send us a message at [email protected]. We'd love to connect.