Professional staff and trained volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with children and young people aged 5 – 18 years who have experienced the death of a parent, relative or someone close. The support and guidance given, which is free of charge, is tailored to meet individual need.
Children and young people can participate in residential activity weekends, which are held 5 times a year at Malvern Hills Outdoor Education Centre. The children and young people have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities and physical challenges, which boost their confidence and self–esteem. They meet others in a similar situation, share their experiences and feelings and remember the person who has died and learn to face the future with hope. Parents/carers can also attend the weekends and take part in separate activities.
One young attendee posted this comment on Noah's Ark Trust facebook wall:
‘I think everything I would want to say about camp has already been said, so I’m just gonna add, it was one of the best experiences of my life, I didn’t feel pressured to be somebody I’m not, and the people there, volunteers, workers and other people like me were brave, admirable and so so so kind! Thank you so much for a weekend I’ll never forget'. x
Referrals can be made by family members or people working with children, such as teachers and social workers. For more information please visit The Noahs Ark Trust Website.
