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July 28, 2019Provost Lorraine Cameron & Councillor Marie McGurk joined Canon Eddie, Deacon John, the Vides Volunteers and our Parishioners for a BBQ to mark the start of the third annual VIDES Summer Camp week. We are grateful for their continuing financial support; it is very much appreciated.
VIDES UK is part of an International Voluntary Organisation founded in 1987 by the Salesian Sisters with and for young people. They offer young people aged 17+ the opportunity to volunteer, making a difference in the lives of children and young people, here in the UK, and all over the world.
The volunteers receive training and opportunities for Personal Development as well as an ongoing structured support programme, during and after VIDES UK projects.
VIDES UK responds to the needs of local communities collaborating in the development of an ongoing service for the young that will be a positive influence for all. They believe in and see the potential in every individual and set out to empower them to be true to themselves.
VIDES UK volunteers plan, prepare and deliver a variety of activities, experiences and projects for children and young people aged 8-16 which encourages them to reach their full potential and to become protagonists in building a better world.
The Summer Camp provided by VIDES UK is a non-denominational project for children (P4-P7) and teenagers (1st-4th Year) in the Glenburn and Foxbar area. To launch the project, VIDES UK invite young people and their families to a family social evening on Sunday 28th July from 6-8pm in St Peter’s, Braehead Road, Glenburn, where they will get the opportunity to meet the volunteers and to sign up for this year’s camp. All who attend will get to take part in different games and activities, enjoy a BBQ and learn more about the types of activities the children and young people will be taking part in throughout the week. There is no charge for this event and children of all ages are welcome to attend with a parent/guardian. We would love to see as many of you there as possible. Those who are unable to come along can still register on Monday 29th July at 10.30am.