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Why I am committed to volunteering as a mentor for young people

At Kids Inspire volunteer mentors play a vital role in supporting young people with their mental health, by becoming positive role models, and helping them build self-esteem and confidence. Oliver started volunteering as a mentor for young people in February 2022.

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Mental Health Awareness Week: Colchester Sixth Form students identify how they relieve anxiety

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK and the theme for this year is anxiety. On 26 April 2023 we attended a brand-new Charity Awareness Day set up by Colchester Sixth Form College. Sandra (Community Fundraiser) and I (Digital Marketing Assistant) took this opportunity to engage in conversations about anxiety with students aged 16-19, asking them how they feel when they’re anxious and how they relieve anxiety.

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