Outreach & Detached Work

Each evening of the week and during every school holiday period, we undertake estate-based work in the heart of some of Bolton’s most deprived communities.

At times, young people are unwilling or reluctant to access youth provision in their area, often due to a lack of social skills and difficulties participating within a structured environment. This can lead to a large number of young people congregating on the streets with nothing positive to do with their time, and can cause distress for the local community with anti-social behaviour ensuing.

 

 

Outreach and detached work involves our team of experienced youth workers going on to the streets, engaging with these young people. As it’s on their territory, it offers an informal setting to provide positive activities and opportunities, such as residentials, drugs and alcohol awareness, sexual health education and provide support and guidance with further education, job hunting etc. Our dedicated team of 15 part time and volunteer outreach workers are on the streets 5 evenings a week, 52 weeks of the year and currently engage with well over 100 young people.

For more information please contact the Outreach Team on 01204 540100