News: Report and photos from LOOKFest 2023
We’re back from a fantastic LOOKFest 2023! Thank you to all the families who joined us.
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Explainer: Peer mentoring matters
Experience has shown us that visually impaired young people are best supported by those that have personal experiences of living with a visual impairment. The mentor role can be hugely rewarding – supporting others, while boosting your own self-development and confidence too.
Mentor of the Month: Chris
Meet our LOOK Mentor of the Month, Chris. Thank you for your dedication, insights, and humour. You are greatly appreciated by your mentees and all of us at LOOK.
Event: LOOK Here Digital Skills programme for #iWill 2023
Calling all visually impaired 10-16 year olds in Herefordshire! Does TikTok rock your world? Spend more time on YouTube than homework?! Ever used your hairbrush as a microphone? We want to hear from you!
News: Magazine profile of Mentor Emilia
One of our London-based mentors, Emilia, is featured in the latest newsletter from Scope – the disability equality charity. Emilia works for the Cabinet Office.
Mentor of the Month: Charlie
Meet our Mentor of the Month, Charlie, whose thoughtful approach to mentoring, and dedication to his mentees makes him our first MOTM for 2023.
Jamie’s Farm: A summer adventure to remember
Jamie’s Farm’s unique combination of farming, family and therapy offers an environment where young people are respected, and are given opportunities to display their talents and show responsibility.
Mentor of the Month: Megan
Meet our November Mentor of the Month, Megan. Thank you for all the creative ways you champion and support others, and for your kindness and dedication.
Mentor of the Month: Daniel!
Meet our October Mentor of the Month, Daniel. Thank you Daniel for your thoughtful, kind and considered approach to mentoring. This month LOOK will take time to share and celebrate your ever growing contribution to LOOK!
LOOK National Mentor Recruitment!
The LOOK team are hitting the road in search of incredible individuals to join the LOOK mentoring team.
Mentor of the Month: Ussud!
Meet our September Mentor of the Month, Ussud. Thank you Ussud for being a driving force for LOOK, we are hugely grateful to Ussud for his communication, his time and the creative energy he brings to all he does with LOOK.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – A message from LOOK.
It is with great sorrow and deepest respect that LOOK marks the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
LOOK welcomes new Trustee, Alison Rand.
We are delighted to announce that Alison Rand has joined the LOOK Board of Trustees.
Mentors of the Month: Naz, Kombo, Ellie and Daniel!
Our mentors of the month for August have to be the four fantastic mentors who joined us at Jamie’s Farm.
Welcome to our See My Skills: Writing the perfect CV and honing your interview skills resource page.
Writing the perfect CV and honing your interview skills resource page shares tangible insights into building a marketable CV and provides practical tips for interview skills.
Our panel discusses a wide range of challenges that visually impaired young people face when looking for a job.
