After leaving school in 2021, I started at YMCA North Tyneside as an HR Apprentice. I loved the idea of working for a charity and making a difference in my local community but at the time I didn’t even realise the amount of extraordinary work YMCA do in our local area but also across the country and world! Following this I was offered a permanent position, which I of course accepted. I have loved every moment of working here, getting to support so many different areas of work including the Cafe, Housing, Gym, Youth and Communities and most importantly having a direct impact on the people living in our local areas.
Thanks to YMCA North Tyneside nominating me, I am now part of the YMCA Youth Ambassador Programme, which will allow me to gain skills to help towards my personal development, but also will allow me to gather young people’s views within our community on what is important to them, and then feedback to the team and promote current and future campaigns.
On Monday 17th April 2023 I attended the YMCA England & Wales Youth Ambassador Programme Induction in London. Not only was this my first time on a train alone and my first time using the London underground but it was also my first time out of the city on my own!
So far I have most enjoyed discussing campaigning and meeting people across multiple YMCAs in England and Wales, and doing what YMCA does best, bringing people together from all walks of life. I already know this is going to be an amazing opportunity to change young people’s lives for the better!
I can’t wait to share more of my journey as a YMCA Youth Ambassador over the coming months so please make sure you sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date!
If you would like to stay up to date with the Charlie’s journey, our latest events and news, sign up to our newsletter below!
Read more news stories:
Celebrating Creativity and Inclusion
Celebrating Creativity and Inclusion: Shildon Youth Group Wins NE Youth Competition We are thrilled to announce that the Shildon Youth Group won an NE Youth competition! Their project, which focused on raising awareness and understanding of the experiences of those...
Art & Beats: Feeding Community
Street art and dance music in the mix for community meals fundraising collaboration. A powerful street art mural, a party with a world-famous secret DJ guest, digital projections, filmmaking and an iconic social club are all part of a unique fundraising collaboration...
Willington Quay Tiempos FC Sponsorship
By Summer Thompson. YMCA North Tyneside is excited to announce our sponsorship of the Willington Quay Under 14's Tiempos football squad. This partnership aims to bolster the team’s resources and provide young athletes with enhanced opportunities to develop their...
Celebrating Empowerment: Sponsoring Talia
By Summer Thompson. We are absolutely thrilled to announce our official sponsorship of Talia Sisterson, a remarkably talented player from the Percy Park Panthers Rugby Club. Talia is an incredible athlete who stands as inspiration for young girls everywhere, promoting...
Blew the Emotional Support Dog
By Georgia King. Blew is a grey French Bulldog who is owned by the manager of housing at Sir James Knott House, she often brings her in when she is on shift. Blew will normally sit in the office and greet all the visitors of the building and she is often welcomed with...
Recent Comments