Welcome NYAS Side by Side
On this page, you will find useful information and resources linked to your role as a Side-by-Side mentor. We have added the information needed to help you fulfill your role safely.
Thank you for being a Side by Side mentor!
Volunteer Handbook
This handbook has been designed to give you the information you need and to help you get the most out of your volunteering experience at NYAS. We hope that you find the content helpful and that it answers any questions you may have.
Open HerePen Portrait
The Pen portrait is a document that is shared with young people in advance of a match meeting. This booklet is where they can find out more about you and see if you share similar interests. The booklet is for you to download and add to your mission in Volunteero.
Open HereYoung People's Support Worksheets
We have a range of resources to support care leavers. The worksheets included can be used to help volunteers and the young person with any of the following, Feeling positive, Mindfulness, Setting boundaries, building Relationships, Making friends, Interviewing techniques, Saving money, Etc.
Open HereSide by Side Bursary
Side by Side young people are entitled to a bursary of up to £500 to help them as care leavers achieve their goals and ambitions. In this file you will find an example form.
Open HereEvaluation Report 2022
SBS evaluation report conducted by: NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) University of Central Lancashire.
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