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Value Independence
‘Learn, enjoy and take away new skills’
The Company was founded in February 2008 to develop specialised provision for vulnerable people to meet their personal development, social and recreational needs.
There are three areas of work:
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The Pathways Scheme
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The Daytime Respite
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Club Nights
The Pathways Scheme is a unique service for young people and adults who are disengaged or isolated from society as a result of either learning disability or other long term problems.
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There are five pathways:
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Self Discovery
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Literacy and Numeracy
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Healthy Living
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Life Skills
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Natural Environment
Each ‘Pathway’ involves activities and study but also enjoyment. Wherever appropriate, environment issues are emphasised as they relate to the different pathways. Support is given to set individual goals such as college courses, voluntary work and placements when the time is right. The Activity Centre is located in a rural setting which offers plenty of scope for working out doors. The basic charge for ‘Pathway’ sessions is £10 per hour.
Daytime Respite aims to be as interesting and good fun as Pathways and appropriate taps in to the resources of the Activity Centre. Each respite package its tailored to each individual’s circumstances and because needs vary so much there is no standard charge. Written quotations are provided before each package is agreed.
Club Nights are held on the third Saturday of each month at The Hive from 7-30pm to 10pm. The Club Nights are high popular and there is no need to register. Just turn up and enjoy the art workshops, games, music, pool/snooker, badminton, basketball and most importantly meet new people and have fun while finding out what else is going on in Pembrokeshire. Each session is £3 and carers are free.
All the activities offered by Value Independence are risk assessed and covered by insurance. Staff all have enhanced Criminal Record Bureau checks. For more information call 01646 698169 / 07792693822 or email sam@valueindependence.co.uk
Club Night at the Hive, Haverfordwest
For more information on any of the featured volunteering projects, please contact Volunteering Pembrokeshire on 01437 769422 or email volunteering@pavs.org.uk
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