Youthwatch Darlington - Receive a personal message of thanks from Her Royal Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, Mrs Sue Snowdon
Youthwatch Darlington, a young volunteering group which sits under Healthwatch Darlington made up of 14-25 year olds living in and around the Borough of Darlington received a personal message of thanks from Her Royal Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, Mrs Sue Snowdon, for their incredible support and service during the COVID-19 crisis.
Volunteers have been supporting Healthwatch Darlington from home during the pandemic in an effort to contribute to the organisations increased information sharing and signposting to help service users, carers and their families through these uncertain times.
Youthwatch Darlington’s volunteers wanted to do something to help their peers during the pandemic, knowing the impact Covid-19 may have on the mental health & wellbeing of young people. They produced an online awareness raising campaign called ‘Looking after your mental well-being during the pandemic’.
This campaign along with links to local services, national helplines and online support has been shared across social media platforms, with schools/colleges, health services, charitable organisations and via Healthwatch Darlington’s 3 times weekly Covid-19 e-newsletter.
“ I’m thrilled that our young volunteers have received a personal letter of thanks from Her Royal Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, Mrs Sue Snowdon. It is such an honour and so appreciated by everyone at Healthwatch Darlington. We are very proud of Youthwatch Darlington who are always willing to support and contribute to our work and that of others in our community. I’m thrilled they have been recognised in this way which truly reflects their dedication and hard work during such unprecedented times”
“This personal message of thanks highlights the importance of young volunteers in the community and the impact Youthwatch Darlington has on others across the area. I am really proud of all of our volunteers at Healthwatch Darlington and for the young volunteers who contribute to Youthwatch Darlington. We can’t begin to thank them enough.”
Download our young volunteers campaign poster and their list of services, to help more young people living in Darlington.
