Angela, future ambassador

I’m a mum with seven kids, I have a son who’s autistic, so caring for my
whole family day to day is a big job. I take the two younger ones to school
every day. I help them with their homework, take them to the library, and
take them to the park. I go to parenting courses once a month and nutrition
courses every Thursday.
I like volunteering for their school trips. There are around thirty kids in
each class, so they need a hand on visits to libraries and museums. I’d also
like to help with the reading sessions they do in their classes in the future.

When I’m not looking after my family I often help my neighbour with
stuff. I also go to policy meetings at ATD Fourth World. My favourite meeting
was the ‘Need Not Greed’ campaign launch at the Houses of Parliament. It
was a chance for everybody to speak out. Hopefully, one day I’ll do that too
– it would be a chance for me to stand up and have my say. The idea’s a
bit scary. Going to parliament last time was scary enough without speaking
– but when I do it, I know I’m going to think hard about it and have enough
to say.

James, jack of all trades

I'm a jobseeker looking to improve my skill-set in building. At ATD Fourth World I am given the chance to do that and I can also build up my self-confidence. Then I bring my new skills into the community by helping the younger rugby players at my club with  their life problems.