A PROGRAMME launched to help young care leavers and young people at risk of being involved in gang crime is looking for volunteer mentors and sponsors to help make a difference to their lives.

Community Interest Company Lucam Retreats, based at Century House, St Helens has launched the I-CAN programme, which seeks to support young people aged 16 to 25.

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The not-for-profit company is looking for volunteers who will help young people transition to a chosen career as well as any businesses willing to offer sponsorship.

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The I-Can programme has been launched

This would include helping them set meaningful goals and create action plans, build motivation and identify a career pathway.

The 12 month programme includes four residential retreats in Anglesey across the year.

Lucam Retreats has liaised with partners including the council, police and the RAF in Anglesey.

Kirsty Heyes, director, said: "We want to give all young people the opportunity to succeed whatever their background.

"The I-Can programme will allow Young People to explore their talents and skills, not everyone is academic but I believe by exploring other avenues it can open up other opportunities that they may not have been given before. Our programme is unique in that, not only does it offer job skills, we also cover life skills and mental health issues.

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Lucam Retreats has launched the programme

"We are looking for mentors who can use their knowledge and experience to make a positive impact to a young person’s life. We would also love to meet with any local businesses that would like to get involved and help make a difference to our communities”

  • Anyone interested in getting involved can contact Kirsty.heyes@lucamretreats.co.uk.