Young Women
We specialise in supporting young women who may be lacking confidence, experiencing mental health challenges and who benefit from being part of a supportive, female-only team.
Our referrals have come from agencies including Cambridgeshire County Council, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT), housing providers and social care.
Among the young women we have worked with to date, outcomes have included:
79% of participants reported having more work experience to include on their CVs, and 68% felt more confident about applying for work or volunteering opportunities.
Some of the skills participants felt had improved the most were teamwork (63%) and communication (58%), leading to an overall increase in confidence for 63% of young women.
By participating in Turtle Dove, 58% of young women reported having a supportive network of friends around them.
If you’re interested in gaining work experience with us, or know a young woman who might benefit for our programme, please complete our Join Our Team form, and we will get back to you.
Join our TeamFor involvement in the Education Programme for school-aged young women, a separate form and further information can be found here:
Education Programme
For participation in the Development Programme for women aged 16 and over, please visit this webpage:
Development ProgrammeQuotes from the young women:
“Being part of Turtle Dove has given me the opportunity to take on a variety of roles and responsibilities, including leading activities, public speaking, promotional work, and serving at events.”
“It gave me a real sense of responsibility.”
“I have enjoyed serving food and drink because I like interacting with customers and being able to meet their needs.”
“It was fun!”
“Every time before an event, I feel nervous and think, ‘I might not be able to do it’…but then I go for it, and I enjoy it every time!”
