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YMCA Tauranga to Host National Youth Hui
July 8, 2011
YMCA Tauranga to Host National Youth Hui
Following on from the success of recently starting up its Youth 4 Youth programme, the YMCA Tauranga was chosen to host the National YMCA’s annual Youth Hui in August.
Drawing up to 70 participants from Ys around the country, the Hui will see staff engaged with youth undertake tailored training sessions while having the opportunity to network with others in the same industry.
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“We’re excited about hosting the Youth Hui in Tauranga,” said YMCA’s National Youth Services Manager Dave Green. “Not only is it an opportunity to showcase our newest Youth programme but it also allows us to celebrate the work done every day by Ys around the country. “
Focusing on the theme of inclusion, workshops will cover topics such as leadership education courses, lessons learnt from the Christchurch Earthquake, risks associated with inappropriate use of the internet, how to increase youth awareness of their legal rights, and issues surrounding non-traditional sexual identities.
“This year’s theme is designed to help YMCAs continue to be easily accessible and remain relevant for youth,” said Green. “We need to continue providing programmes and pathways so that every young person can benefit from.”
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For YMCA Tauranga’s CEO Amy Thaler, hosting the annual event is another string in the bow for her Y’s fledgling youth initiative.
“Our Youth 4 Youth programme may be small and in its infancy but as an organisation we are very committed to it,” said Thaler. “Being chosen to host the National Youth Hui adds further credence to what we’re doing and reinforces our commitment to Tauranga’s young people. It also gives us the opportunity to showcase the spirit that our wonderful community has to offer.”
The YMCA Youth 4 Youth programme runs throughout the school term for youth aged 14 to 18. Anyone interested should contact Tamati Cameron, Youth & Volunteer Coordinator, at youth@ymcatauranga.org.nz or visit the website www.ymcatauranga.org.nz.
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To us, it’s all about showing your spirit. Ask yourself, when was the last time you showed yours?
Most people hold tightly onto theirs, often too shy to release it. Some people let their spirit run wild, and sometimes have to rein it in- and we meet tonnes of people who have just never been shown how to find theirs. You also get the occasional person who reckons they are just saving their spirit for later.
At the YMCA we work with people to help find their spirit, so they can make the most of their experience and unleash their potential on the world around them.
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