Thanks for your interest in the Skills4Life programme in Timaru. Just fill out the form below, hit send, and we’ll be in touch soon.
Enrolment Form – Skills4Life Timaru
Te Whakauru I a Ginny Vincent - tetahi o a maatau mema o te poari whakamataku
Introducing Ginny Vincent - another of our awesome board members
Ginny has been on the YMCA board for 4 years and she is also a member of the YMCA National Education Committee. Her background is education and she is passionate about ensuring young people are supported on their pathway from school into further education or employment and they are aware of all the opportunities that are available to them. Ginny currently works for Primary ITO as the National Manage, Future Pathways and she is also on the Timaru Girls High School BOT. Ginny lives in Geraldine with her two children and in her spare time enjoys being with her family, keeping fit and visiting her local cafes. “Investing in the Next Generation” is important to Ginny and supporting the YMCA allows her to combine her background in education, her focus on youth and her interest in governance.
We’re interested in hearing from you if you’ve been involved in any of the following activities or programmes in the last 12 months:
• Outdoor recreation – activities that take place outdoors e.g. nature walks, high ropes, sailing, kayaking and team building etc.
• Holiday programmes – outdoor activities held during the school holidays e.g. arts, crafts, games, sports, swimming, mountain biking etc.
• Youth leadership – programmes that develop leadership skills and sense of community
We encourage you to participate - it will only take about 10 minutes of your time and provide valuable guidance to YMCA about how we can improve their services to you.
Take the survey now to go in the draw to win one of three $200 prezzy cards pacific.surveys.nielsen.com/survey/selfserve/53b/200872?list=182&yregion=98
Ko Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori tēnei. I te YMCA, mā rarakatia te reo me ōnā tikaka e mātou i kā mea katoa e mahi ana. Korerohia mai e pehea ana tō whakanui i tē wiki o te reo Māori.
Its Māori language week. At the YMCA, we are weaving the language and protocols through all that we do. Tell us how you are celebrating Māori language week.
Whaea Ruth brought in some of her Taonga to show us
Here's some awesome work by our students
Woohoo Keith & Sarah have just signed up to ride in the Central South Island Charity Bike Ride next February!!!!!! 🚴🚴♀️🏆
We are so excited to be a chosen charity again this year. Please get in and support such an awesome cause...... even better register to ride with the YMCA Team on the epic journey of 2021
Wahoo Sarah Morrison it's great fun!! You'll love the ride 🙂🚲
Yay Sarah you are awesome 😍🤩
That is bloody awesome! Go team!!
Yes register to ride with the YMCA Team Cath Slee!
So AWESOME ❤
Fantastic
Legends!!!!
Keith Shaw if I can get in to NZ, maybe I’ll join you 🤓👍🚲
Well done Sarah Morrison you are a bloody legend 👏🏻👏🏻
Our Y•Drive Driving School has grown this year as we meet demand. So we are excited to be looking for an awesome driving instructor to join our team!!!
Check out the position on Seek www.seek.co.nz/job/50511500?type=promoted#searchRequestToken=2d2464f1-013a-4703-a724-289d40868730
We look forward to hearing from you
Also head to our website to see our services -
y-drive.co.nz/
#makeithappen #investinginthenextgeneration
We are so excited to announce the selected charities for 2021. All of these charities do amazing work in our community and we can’t wait to work alongside them and support them with this years ride!
Hey everyone
Did you know that we are running a Y•Achieve programme every Wednesday? Each week there you learn different things that you need to know. On Wednesday we are looking at going flatting....... what that looks like and what you need to know.
If you're between 12-18 years old this is for you. Touch base with Jo Skudder - jo@ymscsc.org.nz to register. Bring a friend
#investinginthenextgeneration #makeithappen
Did you know?
When local unemployment increased directly resulting from COVID-19, we asked the question of how could we best respond to meeting the needs of those adversely affected in our community? Together with support from Work & Income, our Drive 2 Work programme has stepped up to those people registered with Work & Income to assist them in securing permanent and sustainable employment.
Employment Services Manager, Sharyn Kake says “it can be a traumatic experience when people find themselves out of work at the best of times, let alone during these current uncertain and challenging times. Becoming a job seeker creates a myriad of emotions and challenges, especially when things are totally out of the individual’s control”.
We are a long-term proven provider working with job seekers assisting them to secure employment. Work & Income and the YMCA know that this current environment requires a more bespoke and individualised response. Our recently expanded Drive 2 Work programme, funded by the Ministry of Social Development, provides us the scope for greater flexibility to meet the needs of each individual, with funding to assist each job seeker to upskill, provide job search resources and support and support them to secure permanent and sustainable employment.
“This is a crucial time to make sure that our local job seekers can get the very best careers advice and employment support”, says Keith Shaw, YMCA General Manager. Together with our already experienced Employment Services staff team, we identified quickly that we needed additional experience in this field to be able to deliver tangible outcomes at this pivotal time in people’s lives. “So we set about coaxing Lionel Wilson out of retirement”, says Keith. Lionel is well known, having recently retired from Workbridge after 17 years as an employment consultant. Lionel brings a wealth of employment placement and support experience and has strong local employer networks. Between Sharyn Kake, Julie Loffhagen, and now Lionel Wilson, our YMCA team is ready to support local job seekers registered with Work & Income into work!
#investinginthenextgeneration #makeithappen #teamwork
Winter is coming to an end and we are looking forward to the longer days soon and fingers crossed some good weather.
With that in mind, we are organising our KPMG/ YMCA "Investing in the Next Generation" Charity Golf Tournament for Sunday 22nd November at the Pleasant Point Golf Course.
We know it seems so far away, however it's really just around the corner. So if you want to register a team - get in early www.surveymonkey.com/r/Player_Registration_Tim
Or if you want to help with sponsorship or prizes www.surveymonkey.com/r/Sponsor_Info_TIM
Otherwise, give Gail Thompson a call on 688 3682. Please spread the word and share this post to let as many people know and help us make this a great day out.
Also, all funds raised will go directly to the great Youth & Community, and Education programmes. Help us build Strong Kids - Strong Families and Strong Communities
Calling all young people!!!!!
Is school not working for you? Do you want to unlock your ability to succeed? Are you 16-19 yrs? Do you want to get level 1 NZQA qualifications? Y•SKILLS just might be for you – and we're ENROLLING NOW.
You’ll get one-to-one support from our skilled Y tutor in a friendly, relaxed and supportive environment. Classes are small at the YMCA. PLUS you can work towards your Level 1 NZQA qualification within the 6-month course duration.
Go to ymca.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Programme-Information-Sheet-NZCFS1-v2-all-regions.pdf for full programme information or you can enrol now www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y_Skills_Timaru_Enrolment
This programme is delivered under subcontracted agreement with the National Council of YMCAs New Zealand.
#Makeithappen #Yskillsoutdoors #investinginthenextgeneration
