Peer Leader – Participant Pack – Consent 2025

Thank you for signing up to Peer Leader Volunteer Residential 2025! Below there is more information about MUTM, the residential. A consent form & emergency contact details for this residential; evaluations and what is expected. Please read through carefully.

The residential takes place on Tuesday 5th August returning on Friday 8th August.  All food and accommodation is provided and transport cost will be covered for you.  During the residential we will be undertaking in a variety of youth arts activities and creative challenges.

Introduction to MUTM

Mess Up The Mess Theatre Company Ltd is a not for profit organisation which has been established to offer dynamic theatre making experiences to young people, to increase opportunities for newly graduated theatre practitioners and create an inclusive company for innovative theatre that reaches out to new diverse audiences breathing life into theatre in Carmarthenshire and beyond.

Mess Up The Mess successfully uses theatre creatively to inspire and engage young people through transformative learning experiences. We empower them to:

• Express themselves, have their voices heard and celebrated
• Develop key transferable personal and social skills
• Play and active part in their community
• Make informed choices about the issues that affect their lives
• Reach their potential
• Have fun in a healthy environment

We motive young people through bespoke bilingual creative projects and experiences that respond to their needs, concerns and interests and challenge the to take the lead. Project models include:

• Issue based workshops and productions from a play in a day to full length productions
• Film or music projects
• Peer Leader Training
• Representation at National and International Events
• Work placements

Introduction to Peer Leader Volunteer Training

Welcome to MUTM’s Peer Leader Volunteer Training, PLVT for short, on the 4 days you will be develop the skills to become a Peer Leader.

On this residential you will participate in sessions such as Equality and diversity, Child protection, Leadership, Group dynamics, Team building, Health and safety, Inclusive approaches, Challenging behavior and Communication.

By doing this residential you will:

• Develop your skills as a role model
• Develop your ability in assisting and leading workshops
• Learn about yourselves
• Build your own skills
• Improve your confidence

Reminder of dates and location:

Specific Location:       Christ College Brecon

Date:                           5th – 8th August 2024

Cost:                            No fee – Money will not be needed as we will be staying in the venue.

Please fill in our form below to help us confirm your space.(there are only 15 spaces so will be on first come first serve basis) once you have done this if you are new to MUTM I will arrange a quick Zoom call.

If you have any questions or need support filling out the forms, please contact us on Jay@messupthemess.co.uk or call  01269 624300

Best Wishes

Jay Smith

Name of young person wishing to attend

Name *

Age

WHY DO YOU WANT TO DO PEER LEADER TRAINING?

How did you hear about the residential? *

IF YOU WERE AN ITEM IN A KITCHEN WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

ANY OTHER INFORMATION WE NEED TO KNOW EG ANY THINGS WE MIGHT NEED TO CHANGE TO MAKE YOUR TIME ON THE RESIDENTIAL THE BEST IT CAN BE?

The Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale

This section to be filled in by the young person. Below are some statements about feelings and thoughts. Please tick the box that best describes your experiences of each, over the last two weeks. Please be as honest as you can, on how you have been feeling in the two weeks. At the end of Peer leader we will ask these questions again.

Below are some statements about feelings and thoughts. Please tick the box that best describes your experiences of each, over the last two weeks.

I've been feeling optimistic (positive and looking forward) about the future *1. None of the time2. Rarely3. Some of the time4. Often5. All of the time(in the last 2 weeks)

I’ve been feeling useful *1. None of the time2. Rarely3. Some of the time4. Often5. All of the time(in the last 2 weeks)

I’ve been feeling relaxed *1. None of the time2. Rarely3. Some of the time4. Often5. All of the time(in the last 2 weeks)

I’ve been dealing with problems well *1. None of the time2. Rarely3. Some of the time4. Often5. All of the time(in the last 2 weeks)

I’ve been thinking clearly *1. None of the time2. Rarely3. Some of the time4. Often5. All of the time(in the last 2 weeks)

I’ve been feeling close to other people (emotionally) *1. None of the time2. Rarely3. Some of the time4. Often5. All of the time(in the last 2 weeks)

I’ve been able to make up my own mind about things *1. None of the time2. Rarely3. Some of the time4. Often5. All of the time(in the last 2 weeks)

Baseline Questionnaire

I am friends with people I consider to me different to me *1. Strongly Disagree2. Disagree3. Not Sure4. Agree5. Strongly Agree

I understand the meaning of equality and diversity *1. Strongly Disagree2. Disagree3. Not Sure4. Agree5. Strongly Agree

I understand the meaning of inclusion *1. Strongly Disagree2. Disagree3. Not Sure4. Agree5. Strongly Agree

I have a good understanding of other people's cultures and communities different to mine *1. Strongly Disagree2. Disagree3. Not Sure4. Agree5. Strongly Agree