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I've always wanted to work on the railway so this was a great opportunity to get onto it. I've tried to go on to different courses like construction, plumbing and plastering but the track maintenance was probably the best bet in terms of the long run.

After I finish programme I'd hope to get straight into work and just work my way up. The traineeship has helped me by teaching me a lot about how the railway system works and how to use all tools and different avenues I can take.

I wanted to do the traineeship because I've had a long interest in the railways and I saw this as an opportunity to put my foot in the door for the railway industry.

Before this I was in college. I was doing BTEC level 3 mechanical engineering and then after that I was trying to look for just general apprenticeships. Most jobs I've looked for say we require experience. Where do I get that physical experience then? You see the occupational traineeship and you think, right I need to do this course. I'll get this amount of training, this amount of experience, I'll get whatever qualifications I need to do. Now I'm ready for the ideal job that I want to get into.

After we finish we should be working as just general trackmen but from there this course opens up the doors to several progression routes. Even though we're at the bottom right now, we can start climbing the ladder, becoming higher and higher and higher in our company or in other companies.

Tyriel's experience

"The traineeship has helped me by just teaching me a lot about how the railway system works and how to use all the tools, and different avenues I can take."

Starting a traineeship

To start a traineeship, you'll need to:

be eligible to work in England

have little or no work experience and be unemployed

be aged 16 to 24, or 25 with an education, health and care (EHC) plan

Traineeships can last from 6 weeks up to 1 year, though most last for less than 6 months.

What you'll get as a trainee

Traineeships can be created to meet your needs and prepare you for what employers are looking for.

As a trainee, you'll get:

training to prepare you for work, including CV writing and what to expect in the workplace

support to improve your English, maths and digital skills

a high-quality work placement of at least 70 hours

You will not be paid for the work placement but employers may be able to support you with expenses for things like travel and meals. You should still continue to get any benefits you currently receive.

After your traineeship

Traineeships are designed to prepare you to do an apprenticeship.

You could also:

apply for a permanent job with your employer if one is available

get a job with a different employer

go on to further study, such as getting a degree

volunteer to help build your skills and experience

Finding traineeships

You can use the GOV.UK service to search and apply for traineeships in England.
Find a traineeship

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The 15 Best YouTube Channels for Learning New Hobbies & Skills

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We've entered a brand new year, which means a fountain of opportunity and potential waiting before us. There are all kinds of geeky new year resolution ideas you could adopt, but one of the most rewarding things you could do?

Learn a new hobby or skill!

Fortunately, there's never been a better time for learning new hobbies and skills-all thanks to freely available resources on Udemy, EdX, and of course, YouTube.

With over 37 million YouTube channels out there, you can bet that some of them are quite informative and educational.

Want to develop a new talent this year? Check out these awesome YouTube channels for learning new hobbies and skills!

Card magic isn't easy, but it's one of the coolest hobbies to pick up. You can usually find a pack of cards anywhere you go, or bring one with you if you want, which means you can bust out a card trick no matter where you are.

It can be an excellent conversation starter, plus it helps develop skills like manual dexterity, charismatic presentation, and creative thinking. Or just a great way to pass the time.

Everyone needs to eat, which means everyone can stand to gain by learning how to cook. You're going to have to eat eventually, so why not make your food taste great while you're at it?

You'll save a ton of money in the process (by not going out or ordering takeaway) and you may just find that cooking itself is a therapeutic and relaxing activity.

3. Learn Drawing: Proko

Ever wanted to learn how to draw but could never commit to art school or art classes?

The videos by Proko are great because they're illustrative (learn more by watching than by reading a book), they're convenient (you can watch along at your own pace), and they're cheap (the videos are free and you only need pencil and paper to get started).

4. Learn Game Development: Brackeys

Maybe this is the year you finally make that video game idea you've been thinking about since childhood! Game development is no walk in the park, though, which is why a high-quality game development tutorial channel is gold.

There are several I could point out, but Brackeys is my favorite because he's relatable, clear, and has several playlists worth checking out. (He teaches how to code games using C# and Unity.)

Gardening is one of the better hobbies to take on in a world where people are more and more disconnected from nature by the day. Don't have a giant backyard to use as a plot? No worries! There's always indoor gardening and/or hydroponics.

Garden Answer is among the best YouTube channels for gardening, complete with over a thousand videos that cover all kinds of topics related to home gardening.

Home repair is a skill everyone should eventually learn-so why not this year?

Not only could it save you thousands of dollars in unnecessary bills and many hours lost waiting on repair calls and return visits when things aren't fixed properly the first time around.

Plus, it's immensely satisfying to patch up your own home with your own hands.

7. Learn Interior Design: House & Home

With all the hours we spend at home, it only makes sense to make the best of our living space, whether we live in a tiny studio apartment or a spacious single-family house.

Small, inexpensive changes can have massive impact on the look and feel of your dwelling. All you need is an eye for it, which can be taught-as proven by this channel.

Knitting is a great way to kill time. It doesn't require too much mental energy so you can watch TV or listen to a podcast while you do it, and it's productive.

What can you make with knitting? Caps, ties, scarves, cowls, pillow covers, slippers, stuffed animals, sweaters, coasters, and more! Or take it to the next level by making your own amigurumi!

9. Learn Lockpicking: Lock Noob

Lockpicking is a skill that might not ever be practical... then again, you never know when you'll lose a key and need urgent access to something that's locked off.

As a hobby, lockpicking is great because there are so many variety of locks to master, plus it's super satisfying when you manage to crack them open. Few hobbies will make you feel this badass.

10. Learn Mini Painting: Goobertown

Mini painting is one of my favorite geeky hobbies ever. You don't really need to spend that much to get started-ignore anyone who says you do-and it's surprisingly relaxing and meditative.

Even if you aren't uber creative, you just need to know a few techniques in order to paint models and make them look stunning. Goobertown is my recommended channel because they aren't as elitism or dogmatic as a lot of other mini painting channels.

Brandon Sanderson is the most prolific fantasy writer of our time. He's published millions of words since his debut in 2005 and has racked up uncountable hours of experience-all of which he freely shares as lectures uploaded to YouTube.

Even if you have no intention of writing fantasy or science fiction, you should watch this lecture series. There's a ton you can learn and apply no matter what kind of creative writing you want to do.

For a hobby that demands very little creativity or commitment, you can't beat origami.

There are numerous tutorial channels on YouTube and tutorial resources on the web, so you won't ever run out of stuff to make-and they tell you how to make it, so you only need to follow instructions. And yet, it's still satisfying!

13. Learn Photography: Mike Browne

Anyone can point and shoot a camera. But what if you want to snap good photos? Or better yet, what if you want to snap great photos?

There's actually a lot to learn when it comes to photography, and it's a wonderful hobby to pick up because it sharpens your eye and develops a greater appreciation for the world around you.

Mike Browne can take complex photographic concepts and break them down into easy-to-digest nuggets, which is why he's the first YouTube channel I recommend to beginners.

14. Learn Woodcarving: Gene Messer

Want to learn how to whittle and carve wood? What if you could learn from someone who's frequently referred to as the "Bob Ross of woodcarving"?

Gene Messer may not have the same fast-paced editing that's standard for modern YouTube videos, but that's why his videos are great for learning.

You can hear his thought process behind every cut and why he carves the way he does, which is invaluable for a learner.

My favorite YouTube channel for yoga is Yoga With Kassandra. She's engaging and instructive without pushing the spiritual angle that many YouTube channels adhere to.

More importantly, she puts out a wide range of yoga videos for all types: short routines, long routines, yoga for pain, yoga for sleep, yoga for energy, etc. Highly recommended for newbies!

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Kerbo Charge
We are solving the problem of how people will charge their electric car if they don't have a driveway - which is 40% of the UK population. Currently, residents without a driveway either need to trail a cable over the pavement (risking a personal injury claim), or use inconvenient and expensive public charge points (which now cost £24 more per single charge than charging at home). Many residents will therefore not buy an electric car until they can safely charge at home - slowing the UK's ability to reduce CO2 emissions and air pollution in cities.

We've created both hardware and software to solve this problem. The hardware is a patented polymer channel with a self closing lid. It's professionally installed in the pavement outside your home to allow you to safely run a charging cable from your house to the car. As you insert your cable the lid snaps down shut behind, eliminating any trip hazard. The software is a hyper local sharing app - residents share their supply with neighbours so that everyone nearby can take advantage of low cost off-peak tariffs.
MARKETING

Help us build our social media presence and following!

Respond to topical posts about the challenges around electric vehicle charging and the transition to zero-emission vehicles.

Start conversations with influencers in the space.

Create and publish interesting content with a clear point of view.

The overall aim is to grow our follower count and reputation as a thought leader.

Volunteer 6-8 hours per week remotely

More about We Make Change

If you'd like to use your people and listening skills to support others to better wellbeing, then this role could be for you! Volunteers will support Mind mental health practitioners to deliver local group wellbeing sessions. These sessions are designed to empower people with mental health needs to improve their wellbeing. It's an opportunity for you to learn and develop new skills, and also to make a real difference within your local community.
The Wellbeing Group Volunteer Role
Wellbeing group volunteers support Mind mental health practitioners to deliver wellbeing sessions within community venues in Worcestershire and Warwickshire, in order to ensure that potentially vulnerable people are able to access support locally. Groups are designed to improve the wellbeing of people with low to medium mental health needs through workshops, peer discussion, and positive activity.

The aim of the groups is to equip individuals with coping strategies and mechanisms for self-help and ultimately allow them to move on and create their own local peer support networks.

Volunteers will co-deliver groups alongside a practitioner. Specifically, they will:

Help with the setting up of groups

Support the delivery of activities and smooth running of the group, being on hand to listen to the people who use our services and offer signposting where appropriate

Be willing to take part in discussions

Support in ensuring the group is delivered within a safe, welcoming environment

Take part in practical elements of the session such as making refreshments, completing the register and collating group feedback

Help to tidy up afterwards

Approximate Session Times and Locations
Redditch: Monday morning, Tuesday afternoon

Kidderminster: Tuesday morning

Bromsgrove: Monday afternoon

Evesham: Wednesday afternoon, Thursday afternoon

Stratford Upon Avon: Wednesday morning, Friday morning

Warwick: Wednesday afternoon

Evesham / Warwick
Skills and Experience
This volunteering role does not require any specific skills or experience. We are looking for people who are:

Interested in mental health support and promoting wellbeing

Good communicators who are able to actively listen with empathy and willing to contribute to discussions

Able to support and empower others to identify and make beneficial changes to support their wellbeing

Enthusiastic, friendly and welcoming

Able to demonstrate good organisation skills and reliability

Able to maintain professional boundaries (training will be provided)

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of mental ill health or with an academic interest in the issues that affect mental health.
What We Can Offer You Screening
South Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind follows a strict volunteer recruitment process that requires all volunteers to undertake an interview and provide references. Volunteers who have contact with the people who use our services will also need to complete an Enhanced DBS check. This is to protect the vulnerable groups who use our services.
Training
Full induction and training will be provided for this volunteering position, including essential eLearning and taught training.

Do you enjoy singing and listening to all genres of music? We have an exciting volunteering role for someone who would like to give back to the community by facilitating a music and singing group!

Research suggests that music can stimulate the body's natural feel-good chemicals. It can help energise our mood and provide an outlet for us to take control of our feelings. Singing is a powerful tool for bringing people together, reducing stress, and having fun.

Volunteering with Hestia will mean that you will play a key role in promoting strategies for positive wellbeing through music and singing!

What you will be doing:

The skills you need:

What's in it for you:

Do you have a passion for cooking and enjoy spending time in the kitchen? We are looking for volunteers to support our services to prepare food for our accommodation based, day centres and drop-in centres across London and southeast.

You will be giving back to your community by assisting our chefs and kitchen staff from preparing the kitchen, cooking hot food recipes, chopping vegetables, dishing up food and serving people who use our services!

Get cooking at Hestia and make a difference to the people we support!

What you will be doing:

The skills you need:

Willingness to complete Food Safety Training

Knowledge regarding cooking, food hygiene and allergies

Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere

Calm and patient approach

What's in it for you:

We are looking for drivers who can help us with our increasing success in rehabilitating and rehoming cats and rabbits within our branch area. You might be asked to transport cats and rabbits between locations (e.g. cattery to foster home), or you might be asked to transport equipment and materials between shops and events. The areas you will most likely be driving to-and-from are Nutfield, Caterham, Thornton Heath, Clapham, Balham, Tooting, Finsbury, Croydon, and Crystal Palace.

Successful applicants need to be on-board with current methods and research in cat welfare, show good communication and time management skills, have basic knowledge of cat behaviour and care, and be polite and approachable when speaking to members of the public. You will also need a current UK driving license, with good confidence of driving through a variety of urban and rural areas.

As this is a flexible role, successful applicants may complete one or more tasks per week depending on availability and number of driver volunteers at hand. The average trip is usually around 3 hours door-to-door but this varies. Fuel will be reimbursed.

More about RSPCA South London Branch

Cats Protection is the UK's leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care. We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.

A bit about this role

Unfortunately our feline friends can occasionally stray or get lost, which can be extremely distressing for their owners. Our lost and found volunteers are passionate about reuniting lost cats and bringing families back together. They help cats and their owners by advertising lost cats and providing support, advice and guidance to people searching for their cats.

What can you expect to be doing?

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping reunite lost cats with their owners. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We're looking for someone with

Time expectation

Our lost and found volunteers usually spend between 2 to 3 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

Support, guidance and keeping you safe

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.

The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.

Thank you for joining us and sharing in this commitment and for everything you will do during your time with Cats Protection.

More about Cats Protection

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn't get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

As a District Youth Officer, you will support the Badger, Cadet and RISE programmes across the region as well as running events such as camps. You will also support youth unit managers and ensure that programmes are of high quality, comply with SJA standards and provide a great development experience for young people.

This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitations Offenders Act.

We are looking for a few more officers to join our team to support in some key areas. These include an officer responsible for the voice of Greater Manchester Youth and an Officer responsible for supporting the educational development needs of the youth and youth stakeholders in Greater Manchester.

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 31st December 2023.

More about St John Ambulance

Our challenge
The Community Experience (CX) team are responsible for working with the fundraising and marketing team to plan and implement sending emails and setting up customer journeys and automations.

With an ever growing campaign and appeals schedule, this team would value some help for a maximum of 1-2 hours each week to provide guidance and troubleshooting advice for Marketing Cloud.

How can you help?
This is a varied role and you may get involved in any or all of the following:

What impact will you have?
We want to ensure our emails go the right people at the right time and that wherever possible we're automating and being community led. This helps us not only maximise the impact of all our fundraising and marketing activities, but also gives our amazing fundraisers and donors the best possible experience.

As a key part of the CX team, this volunteer role will help us to ensure we are able to maintain a great service.

We're looking for...
Someone who has a high level of technical knowledge within Marketing Cloud, who is passionate about providing a great service. You will need:

A minimum of 2 years' experience of working with Marketing Cloud for sending emails and building journeys and automations, and/or within Marketing Cloud development

Confident computer skills with strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Strong organisation skills, good attention to detail and reliable

Able to work autonomously and as part of a team

We particularly encourage applications from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, including individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.
What can you gain from volunteering?

You'll have the opportunity to utilise your existing skills, while developing and learning new ones to take forward into the future.

You'll join a friendly, passionate team and develop an understanding of how an operations team at The Charity runs.

Time commitment and location
We ask volunteers for a regular commitment of 1-2 hours per week. This doesn't need to be within office hours (Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm), but some cross over would help with training and feedback.
This role can be based at home or at our Head Office in Fleet, Hampshire.

Practical considerations
You will receive a full induction to The Brain Tumour Charity and any specific training for the role, as well as ongoing direction from a team member within the Community Experience Team, who will be your key contact.

We carry out reference checks for all individuals who will be volunteering with us on a regular basis. Volunteers will be required to complete some internal data protection and disclosure documentation before commencing the role. Volunteers must be over 18.

We encourage volunteers to claim for any reasonable expenses that are incurred in the course of their volunteering with the Charity. Find out more in our expenses policy.

Need support with the application process?
We are committed to being inclusive and recognise that there may be a number of ways we could support you through the application process. If there's any adjustments we can make to help you fully engage in the process, don't hesitate to let us know by getting in touch with the Volunteering Team.

More about The Brain Tumour Charity

As a District Youth Officer, you will support the Badger, Cadet and RISE programmes across the region as well as running events such as camps. You will also support youth unit managers and ensure that programmes are of high quality, comply with SJA standards and provide a great development experience for young people.

More about St John Ambulance

Are you passionate about fitness and the positive impact it can have on others? Do you hold a fitness qualification and interested in volunteering your time to support people? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

We know that exercise releases happy endorphins that help us to improve our mood. It also helps us to get out in the world, reduce feelings of loneliness, isolation, provides an opportunity to connect with others and build friendships.

Volunteering with us at Hestia, will mean you will play a vital role in supporting people's overall wellbeing!

What you will be doing:

To design session plans which will enable group members to increase fitness and their general well-being

Able to recognise the needs of beginners and mixed age/ability groups

Ensure that everyone taking part has completed a health and wellbeing form, which includes referring those with existing health issues to their GP

Keep a record of attendees, provide feedback, and report any concerns to the staff team

The skills you need:

A skilled and qualified Fitness Instructor

Good communication skills

Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation

Calm and patient approach

Willing to participate in supervision and to liaise with Hestia staff as required

What's in it for you:

Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.

Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!

Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.

Join our team of befrienders! You will support us to reach some of the most isolated adults in your community to reduce their feelings of loneliness, build friendships and provide support for mental wellbeing. You will support people to relight a spark to continue a hobby, interest or encourage them to explore and participate in new social activities.

You will support individuals to rebuild their lives beyond crisis. Loneliness and isolation can affect anyone in life, whatever their age or family situation. Official data from the Office for National Statistics shows that rates of depression doubled during the COVID pandemic, and one of the major causes of depression is isolation.

What you will be doing:

The skills you need:

What's in it for you:

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What is a Traineeship and how can my child find one?

Traineeships are part of the same family as apprenticeships and are for young people who want to work, but need extra help before starting an apprenticeship or job. Traineeships will include a substantial work placement and other opportunities to develop the skills and workplace experience that employers require.

Traineeships can last up to a maximum of six months with the Trainee usually spending time at a training centre or college before starting a work experience placement with an employer. The content of a Traineeship is tailored to the individual needs of the young person.

The ultimate goal of the training provider or college running the Traineeship is to move the trainee into an apprenticeship on the completion of their programme.
Please note that the Government has announced that traineeships will no longer be funded as a National programme after August 2023, however some local providers may decide to continue to offer them.
Who are Traineeships for?

They are aimed at young people who:

aren't currently in a job and have little work experience, but who are focused on work or the prospect of it;

are 16-24 and are qualified below a full Level 3 qualification (Careerpilot has a table of all qualifications by level);

providers and employers believe have a reasonable chance of being ready for employment or an apprenticeship within six months of engaging in a Traineeship.

A young person can choose a Traineeship at 16 as they are recognised as a valid education option (now young people have to be in some form of education or training until they are 18). This also means that parents can continue to receive Child Benefit and tax credits whilst their child is taking part in a Traineeship

Are Trainees paid?

Traineeships are unpaid. However some colleges and employers pay a training allowance or may cover other costs such as travel or lunch during the work placement. Your child might also qualify for financial support, including the 16-19 Bursary Fund.

What do Traineeships offer?

A Traineeship will offer:

work preparation training, covering areas like job search, CV writing, interview preparation and interpersonal skills. This can include accredited qualifications such as, Employability or sector based qualifications.

English and Maths qualifications - these are seen as crucial employability skills

a high quality work placement to give the young person meaningful work experience and develop workplace skills

How long will they last?

A maximum of six months. The work placement will be at least six weeks and no more than six months.

What do trainees and employers say about them?

94% of employers consider Traineeships to be an effective way of increasing young people's chances of finding paid jobs and apprenticeships;

Four in five trainees (80%) said that the support they received during their work preparation training had helped to improve their job search;

The majority of employers (84%) said that they offered trainees an interview at the end of the Traineeship, and most employers offered an interview for a real position (75%).

How can my child find a Traineeship?

There are three options available to find a Traineeship:

1. Find a Traineeship on the government website
The gov.uk site explains more about Traineeships and how to find one.
Linked to the apprenticeship vacancy site, the Traineeship registration process is exactly the same and young people can use the same login details when searching for both an apprenticeship or Traineeship opportunity.

2. Through training providers and colleges

Many training providers and colleges advertise their Traineeship programmes but do not always advertise the employer led work placement vacancies (which are found on the gov.uk site). They do this because they like to be led by the young person's preferences before securing the employer placement. This ensures the programme is tailored to their needs. Therefore it's a great idea for you to contact your local college or training provider to see if they are offering Traineeship programmes.
You can find all the colleges and quite a lot of the training providers in the South of England by following this link to Careerpilot.
3. If you are 18-24 years old and in receipt of benefits and want to consider a traineeship speak to your Jobcentre Plus adviser

Further support can be found by contacting the National Careers Service through their website or call 0800 100 900.

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Traineeships are part of the same family as apprenticeships and are for young people who want to work, but need extra help before starting an apprenticeship or job. Traineeships will include a substantial work placement and other opportunities to develop the skills and workplace experience that employers require.

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