Aberlour is calling upon local businesses to donate basic tools that will enable young people who use the service to take part in skilled workshop classes.
Aberlour's Crannog Central service in Dumfries supports young people aged between 12 and 17 who are are experiencing social, emotional and behavioural difficulties which impact on their education.
The service has already converted its garage into a wood workshop and is keen to kick-start one-to-one courses that will help those who use the service to learn a new skill. Handheld tools such as hammers, saws or sanders that are in a good condition are on the appeal wish list and a work bench would also be a welcomed addition to the garage workshop.
Participants will receive tailored woodwork lessons from service teacher, Sam Thornely, and amongst other things will learn about health and safety in the workplace, working with a range of materials, and the design aspect of making a product.
Sam Thornely, said: “We believe the introduction of these fun and informative classes will create an environment where young people can feel comfortable learning new skills and give them a confidence boost from taking on a different project. However, we desperately need the right tools to be able to put these valuable workshops into practise and we appeal to any businesses or members of the community who might be able to donate tools, large or small, that they no longer use or need.
“Our one-to-one classes will teach these young people a new discipline and help them to pick up transferable life skills by taking part. We want to encourage them to feel a sense of achievement and to think about life after school and what their future employment goals might be.”
Anyone interested in donating tools to the workshop, should contact Sam Thornely on 01387 249033 or visit Crannog Central on Carrick Road, Lochside, Dumfries.