Melton Borough Pyramid Project - Building confidence and self-esteem in children
Pyramid Clubs
Volunteers Needed for New Clubs! - Can you Help?
What is a Pyramid Club?
Pyramid Clubs are special after school clubs that take place in local primary schools straight after school for one and a half hours once a week for ten weeks. The activities are arranged to be both fun and beneficial for the children. The Best Friends Club, The Great Fun Club, The Looney Tones Club, The Fantastic Club, The Star Club and The Golden Tiger Club are some of the names children have given to their Pyramid Club.
Children enjoying a Pyramid Club outing at Twin Lakes
Who are the children that come to the club?
Each club is for ten children aged 7-9 who are selected as they need a boost to their confidence and self-esteem, they have the opportunity to meet new friends, practice social skills and have lots of fun!
Who runs the clubs?
The clubs are run by volunteers. Training, help and support is provided for the volunteers who work in teams with each club. The time commitment is for 1 ½ hours, once a week for the ten weeks of a club, a post club meeting and up to ten hours of training to prepare.
Will I find it worthwhile as a volunteering opportunity?
You bet you will! It has proved to be a very worthwhile experience for those who have already been a volunteer at a Pyramid Club. They come from many different backgrounds and some have found it to be useful and have gone on to gain employment in schools, others have found it has helped them to secure places on courses that have a highly competitive intake. All have found it a rewarding experience through helping children.
Can I Help?
Yes Please! More volunteers are needed to join our teams of volunteers at Pyramid Clubs in local primary schools – both in the Melton Borough villages and in Melton Mowbray. We have an on going need to recruit new volunteers for new clubs in existing and new schools so that we can reach more children. Please contact us.
Who shall I contact?
To find out more about becoming a volunteer contact:
Anna Duval
Melton Borough Pyramid Project Coordinator
Voluntary Action Melton
34 Asfordby Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 0HR
Tel: 01664 485303
Mobile: 07841 496739