How did you hear about Amazing Futures?
My Mum spoke to Sue around the time the idea for a young people’s project was mentioned. I joined Amazing Futures when it started in March 2017.
How have you found volunteering for Amazing Futures?
It has been really interesting to work with lots of young people over the years. I like setting up for the board games group. I have been going to the running group for a year now and have been going to the walking one for about a year. I enjoy going to all of them.
I did a travel training course through Grace Eyre and Amaze which helped me to learn how to travel independently. I also did a cooking course and made lots of different things like soups, cakes and stews.
I learnt about the National Citizen Service (NCS) through Amaze which was great. The trip had 4 teams of 15 people each. We went to the Isle of Wight for 5 days and took part in activities like kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling and fencing. Our community project was painting the fence at the Brighton Youth Centre.
What are some of your favourite moments from the Amazing Futures sessions?
I like playing the different board games. Some of my favourite ones are ‘Monopoly’ and ‘P for Pizza’.
What skills did you develop through the project?
I learnt how to be helpful, funny, kind and how to work hard.
What are you looking forward to doing after Amazing Futures?
I am looking forward to working at Speak Out by helping with the drop-ins and workshops. I am also excited to volunteer more for Amaze.
Is there anything you would like to say to the young people from Amaze?
Thank you very much for helping me at Amaze!
