Kindly read what is said about being involved with our charity…
Case Studies & Testimonials
Level Up Gosport
Our Success Stories
Sarah - currently working as a Public Records Assistant
“I’m hugely thankful and appreciative to all at Level Up Gosport, for all of their support and belief in me. I definitely wouldn’t have had the experiences from UK Youth Voice if it were not for the staff and my involvement in Level Up Gosport.”
Dan - currently a café assistant
“I got an award for being a Volunteer…I really enjoy being a member of Level Up Gosport because all the members are my own age and they don’t judge me. Whilst being a member I have made friends and it has made me more confident with people my own age.”
Ben - currently working in retail
“I have only been a volunteer with Level Up Gosport for a short while, but I absolutely love it and will keep doing this until I can’t do it anymore.”
Ikram - currently working at a local school
“Everyone there is really friendly and great, wonderful atmosphere to be around. I don’t think I would have anywhere near as much confidence if I hadn’t joined the group, which in turn helped me heavily in getting a job in my opinion.”
Rachel - currently independently volunteering at a local group
“I joined because I had a breakdown at work with stress and depression…I was at rock bottom and needed something to help me. Level Up Gosport has made me the woman I am today…strong, confident and independent. I can make decisions by myself, something I didn’t thing was possible but Level Up Gosport helped me to achieve this.”
John - currently working in the hospitality industry
"When I spoke about my gambling addiction, I was very emotional about it. I normally don't like to share with other people. It took a lot of courage to open up and just talk about it and the result of it was that I felt relief off my shoulders knowing that I was not alone in this. During my time, Nicola encouraged me to do the UK Youth Silver Award as well as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Level 2 Food Hygiene, Level 3 First Aid, Manual Handling and CV writing. Nicola also wrote references which aided in my employment. I have Cerebral Palsy and along with mild learning difficulties but this has never caused any problems and has never been treated differently by staff or members of the group. I have achieved a lot with my time in the group. When I was with the group, they made me feel very welcome and supportive towards me and very interactive with me. They were a lovely group and it was the best 4 years of my life."
Michael
“I thoroughly enjoyed each different project…and have been introduced to aspects of the local community I was not aware of before. Being part of Level Up Gosport makes me think that I am contributing to something important and that we can really make a difference to the diverse community of Gosport.”
What's happening with some of the current Youth Volunteers at Level Up Gosport?
Kelly – part-time café assistant
Luke – working at a local garden centre
Jay – employment with Costa: Fareham
Jason – independently volunteering at a local charity shop
JT – café assistant at Gosport Museum & Art Gallery (GMAG)
Ikram – full-time IT support at Brune Park Community School
JD – employment with local window cleaning company
Ben – employment with Marks & Spencer
Caitlin – independently volunteering at Marvels & Meltdowns, Gosport
Dylan – work placement at the Dockyard
Rueben – bar staff at The Carisbrooke Arms, Gosport
Daniel – full-time shop assistant at B&M- photo below…
Chatting to Gary, our friendly King's Guard at Buckingham Palace; 2024
Meeting Nigel Mansell at UK Youth Award Ceremony: 2019
