September 3rd -
The Flourishing Families team is thrilled to announce that we have employed our very first graduate intern. Amelia has been a key volunteer for us over the past two years on our mentoring programmes and is now a member of our staff team for the year.
So Amelia, tell us a bit about yourself and where you’re from
“I grew up near Sheffield but have been in Leeds for the last 3 years.”
What have you been doing in Leeds?
“I’ve just graduated from university where I was studying maths.”
What is the strangest thing that you have ever made?
“When I was a leader with Girlguiding we once had an Alice in wonderland themed evening. I went as the Queen of Hearts and made my skirt out of several packs of playing cards. Needless to say it wasn’t a very comfortable outfit!”
Amazing! What were you like when you were a child?
“I was a happy and energetic child who loved baking and crafts and was always asking questions!”
What excites you most about joining FFL?
“I’m really excited to join the FFL team and I’m particularly looking forward to the mentoring clubs.”
We’re thrilled to welcome the latest additions to our team, Tabitha, Papaya and Josiah, our Graduate Interns, and Helen, the latest member of our cookery team. We can’t wait for them to showcase their experience, expertise and enthusiasm! Let’s get to know them a little better…
“Before this group, I felt like a nobody. Now I feel like somebody.” This was the answer 8-year-old Evie gave when asked about the difference our Activity-Based Mentoring Group had made for her. This sums up for us why we do what we do. Everyone deserves to know that they matter, whatever their circumstances and challenges.
We are immensely grateful to everyone who has contributed to our slow cooker appeal.
What a great term it has been at FFL! We have been busy delivering our various groups and programmes around Leeds. Our families have loved coming along to the groups and have benefitted hugely from the activities and support from the FFL team.