Amman Youth Forum promotes safety
Members of the Amman Youth Forum attended an event to help promote community safety for older people living in the county.
Youth Forum members gave away free light bulbs as well as offering to help install them.
The group decided to take part in the project in order to help break down the barrier that often exists between young people and older people by positively engaging with them and showing that young people aren't simply yobs in hoodies.
Jade Lewis, chair of Amman Youth Forum said:“I think it's great that we can help older people to reduce their energy consumption, reduce their electricity bills and make a difference to their perception of young people.
“We met a lot of people at this event and were able to show that young people are positive members of the community.”
The group are looking at other projects to help make the community safer for others while allowing young people to break down the negative stereotypes that often surround them.
Councillor Gwynne Wooldridge, Executive Board Member for Children and Education Services added:“We are fortunate as a county that many of our young people are prepared to take the time to help vulnerable people.
“Over the past couple of months during the bad weather I have been amazed to see the extent young people in the Amman areas have gone to to help older people feel safe. Thank you for all their hard work.”
For information on how to get involved in the Youth Forum, please contact Tim Bowen, Amman Youth Forum Link Worker on 01269 826274 or email tbowen@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Youth Forum members gave away free light bulbs as well as offering to help install them.
The group decided to take part in the project in order to help break down the barrier that often exists between young people and older people by positively engaging with them and showing that young people aren't simply yobs in hoodies.
Jade Lewis, chair of Amman Youth Forum said:“I think it's great that we can help older people to reduce their energy consumption, reduce their electricity bills and make a difference to their perception of young people.
“We met a lot of people at this event and were able to show that young people are positive members of the community.”
The group are looking at other projects to help make the community safer for others while allowing young people to break down the negative stereotypes that often surround them.
Councillor Gwynne Wooldridge, Executive Board Member for Children and Education Services added:“We are fortunate as a county that many of our young people are prepared to take the time to help vulnerable people.
“Over the past couple of months during the bad weather I have been amazed to see the extent young people in the Amman areas have gone to to help older people feel safe. Thank you for all their hard work.”
For information on how to get involved in the Youth Forum, please contact Tim Bowen, Amman Youth Forum Link Worker on 01269 826274 or email tbowen@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
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