## We have now employed Olivia into these two roles – please welcome her to the team! ##

A great opportunity for one or two people with a heart for serving our local young people, and wanting to work in a Christian organisation.  More information about the roles at the links:

1) Oscar Coordinator/Youthworker (25 hours per week)

The position involves 25 hours per week coordinating a unique daily after school OSCAR programme, for children aged 9 – 13, which is made up of different clubs each day of the week, including Kitchen Klub, Craft Club and Digi Club.  You will work alongside another staff member each day, and current numbers average 10 – 16 children each day.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/33217748

2) Female Schools Youthworker (10 hours per week)

The position involves 10 hours per week supporting a local full primary school with mentoring, girls programmes, life skills programmes and other general support.

https://www.seek.co.nz/Job/33217710

April Holiday Programmes are just over 3 weeks away! Sign up online for 4 days of awesomeness – including the Weka Pass Railway trip for both juniors and seniors!! Click on the link for more information.

Holiday Programmes

Whether you’re already babysitting the neighbours kids or your younger siblings or want some credibility when looking for a babysitting job – this day is for you!  Course covers expectations of a babysitter, the child and family, safety, play and basic first aid by a trained Plunket facilitator. Costs $25. Hosted by Youth Alive Trust in New Brighton.  SIGN UP NOW AT THIS LINK

Teens from all over the Eastside are invited to an epic event by the sea! For only $15 a ticket, you’ll be treated to a 3 course meal, DJ, PhotoBooth, Games, Prizes and a night to remember!!

This event is a collaboration by Youth Agencies all over the East of Christchurch, with support from Strengthening the Youth Sector and Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust. The purpose is to strenghen our network amongst eastside agencies, break down barriers, create new friendships and have an epic night!

Only 200 tickets available, so get yours from Youth Alive Trust (111 Seaview Road, New Brighton) or Strengthening Linwood Youth Trust (150 Ferry Road). Or speak to one of the other agencies involved, including Waipuna, Youthtown, Refocus and Canterbury Youth Workers Collective.  More info at this FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1893751860902436/

If you’re a parent of children aged 1 – 5 and want some quality hints and tips to be the best parent you can be, then consider joining an upcoming Toolbox Course starting in New Brighton on Tue 7th March. Ran by The Parenting Place, these are New Zealand’s most popular parenting courses and suitable for every parent, with each night having a mixture of DVD teaching and discussions with other local parents. Limited spaces so register now to reserve your space at a reduced rate of only $30 each. Email: canterbury@theparentingplace.com

One-off opportunity for someone wanting short term childrens or youth counselling (aged 5 – 25). 6 sessions in Term 1 for a special discounted rate of $250 with our specialist children’s and youth counsellor, Gemma Phillips, available out of school hours. Click on the link for full details. (NB: Unfortunately we do not have funding for free youth counselling in 2017 yet, however if you would like to sponsor someone requesting youth counselling, please contact us).

Counselling

All Clubs start the Week of 20th February! This gives our staff and volunteers time for planning and training – after a very busy past month. Reminder about the change of days and times for Boys & Girls Clubs and Basketball Clubs. Online Registration of all clubs is available now at: yatclubs.aimyplus.com

Youth Alive Trust Clubs 2017

Grab some new hints and tips for the world’s most difficult job – Parenting! Toolbox Courses are New Zealand’s most popular parenting courses and suitable for every parent, with each night having a mixture of DVD teaching and discussions. New Brighton is hosting two groups starting in March, one for Early Years (ages 1 – 6) and another for Tweens & Teens (ages 12 – 17). Limited spaces so register now to reserve your space at a reduced rate of only $30 each. Email: canterbury@theparentingplace.com

Father Son Camp regos are now live for Intermediates and their Dads! Sign up online right now. Camp is the 11-12th March, register now so you don’t miss out! It’s going to epic! Camp is only $80 for each father son pair due to sponsorship. Get in quick not to miss out as spaces are limited!

Father / Son Camp

Our community is full of everyday hero’s – and 13 year old Aimee is another one! She has been a part of Youth Alive Trust programmes for a few years, and next month will be shaving her thick black hair so it can be made into a wig by Freedom wigs. Aimee said “I am blessed to be healthy but a lot of children & adults have cancer and lose their hair due to the treatment they need to go through. I have lost family members to Cancer and I know others that are fighting this horrible illness. Please donated to the Child Cancer Foundation Inc, support me and help them by giving whatever you can”. This cause is close to the heart of many at Youth Alive Trust as we continue to support one of our young leaders through his battle with leukemia. Good on ya Aimee!!!

https://canterburywestcoastfunrazor.everydayhero.com/nz/aimee