Spark2Life recognises that some of our clients need an on-going process. Thus we aim to offer the opportunity for the young people that we work with to embark on our Spark2Life Coaching Programme.
Our Aim
Spark2Life Coaching Programme aims to provide a training ground for the personal development of young people allowing them to realise their untapped potential. The Coaching programme aims to enrich the lives of the young people we work with encouraging a positive social and behavioural lifestyle, thereby allowing them to make a positive impact on their community. Inspiring and motivating is at the heart of the our Coaching ProgrammeWe also aim for our workshops to be:
- Educationally Stimulating
- Interactive
- Positively Impacting
- Engaging
- Paradigm Shifting
- Thought Provoking
Applicant Info
The Spark2Life Coaching programme works with young people primarily between the ages of 11 – 21. Coaching is offered in groups, however in some case one-to-one coaching will also be offered. We believe in the potential of every individual and their ability to achieve given the right environment and support.Applicants for the Spark2Life Coaching programme are not assessed on a criteria based on their academic or social ability. We recognise that young people often journey through life wearing the labels that circumstance or society has branded them with. We aim to make a difference to all young people, particularly those who are excluded and marginalised from mainstream society.
Benefits
Spark2Life aim to ensure that those who embark on our Coaching programme gain knowledge and experiences that will prove invaluable for future training and employment. The Programme provides young people with opportunities, events, challenges and tasks that require them to step out of their comfort-zone thereby realising their untapped ability. In short, the purpose of the programme is to create an environment for young people to realise, develop and grow into their potential.
The Spark2Life Coaching Programme amongst others objectives aims to develop the following skills in the young people that we work with, allowing them to independently plot their own paths to success in life:
- Leadership skills
- Confidence skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Citizenship skills
Coaching Methods
Our coaching method engages all young people – even those perceived to be at risk of offending. The Spark2Life Coaching programme employs the Creative Arts and other techniques to engage young people in a relevant and relational way. Below are some examples of the range to tools we use:- Role-play
- Tag-n-Talk
- Multimedia Clips
- Discussions / Debates
- True-Life Stories
- Live MC / Rap
- llustrative Activities
