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Doncaster YMCA at Doncaster Pride 2010! |
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Written by Craig
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On Saturday 21st August a group of enthusiastic volunteers from Doncaster YMCA set up their stall for a busy day at Doncaster Pride 2010. After creating a fantastic stall full of posters, leaflets and colourful display boards volunteers Abbi Lunn and Edwina Chan prepared for a busy day of chatting to Pride go-ers about the benefits of volunteering with the YMCA.
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As well as a variety of stalls, Doncaster Pride boasted a variety of other exciting activities to keep everyone entertained. A main stage hosted music acts, another stage with acoustic talent provided a fun atmosphere for the day.
Volunteers worked hard to spread the work of Doncaster YMCA and made sure its presence was known, giving away hats, bubbles and special pens! As well as chatting to 16-25 year olds, Abbi, Edwina and Youth Volunteering Officer Craig were expressing the importance of the Board of Governors and how individuals could, in contributing just 30 hours a year, help Doncaster YMCA with it's work with young people.
The change of venue to the racecourse this year meant that there were some new additions to Pride 2010, most notably the Drag Race!
After an action packed day, two tired volunteers and one exhausted staff member packed up their beautiful stall and headed home, leaving everyone else to enjoy the rest of Pride 2010.
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Auditions for our next production, "One Way at Christmas" are taking place in early September and we're looking for talented young volunteers to step forward and offer their services.
Rehearsals will be taking place from 4.30pm to 6.30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Performances will be during the week commencing 6th December, and will be taking place at the YMCA.*
We're looking for people aged 16 to 25 with acting experience, preferably with some experience of devised theatre.
Auditions will be taking place on Monday 6th and Wednesday 8th September. Please contact Craig Tobin on 01302 342148 to book your slot at the auditions.
Download the document below for more details.
 Revised Actor Role
Information about the previous volunteers' production is available by clicking here.
* Please note that our earlier plans to take the play into schools will no longer be taking place due to changes in our funding.
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We are currently looking for a Hostel Officer, a Hostel Duty Worker and Relief Workers.
We advertise all vacancies on this site, and normally post information to our twitter and Facebook pages (see the 'Our News' page for links).
To apply for any of our vacancies, please click on the 'Jobs' link on the left hand side of any page (under the 'Staff and Board' heading). Or just click on the relevant job title above. You'll find more details there, along with everything you need to submit an application. |
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YMCA Representative at Events |
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We're looking for events volunteers to promote the YMCA and its programmes in Doncaster. As well as attending the events, the role involves preparing information and resources / creating displays. The role will be offered on set dates, including for Doncaster Pride, cultural events and local festivals.
We're looking for people who have previous experience of volunteering as part of Doncaster YMCA's re-Y-er programme. This will ensure that you're able to speak confidently about the project.
Being reliable, presentable and a good communicator is also important.
Please read the role description and contact Craig if you have the qualities that we're looking for.
Representative - Events Volunteer |
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We're looking for young people aged 16 to 25 to volunteer as a photographer for just one day.
Your day might be anything; a celebration, a journey, a day shared with someone special or just a perfectly ordinary day in your life. The important thing is that it's your day - and that you're happy to share it with us.
We'll provide you with a single-use camera, and once you've taken your photographs we'll have the prints developed.
We're going to put together a gallery exhibition of photographs as a celebration of the lives and talents of young people.
If you'd like to volunteer to take part, please click on the link below for lots more information and a short application form.
Please call 01302 342148 and ask for Craig if you have any questions.
One Day Photographer
Picture CC Jens Cramer |
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Could you offer just 30 hours a year to help Doncaster YMCA develop its work with young adults? |
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Contributing 30 hours a year to our Board of Governors would give you the opportunity to impact on our work. We're looking for people who can bring different views, a new perspective and their own unique contribution.
Our meetings focus on the YMCA's Governance issues; policies, finances and updating our forward plans.
There are also opportunities to learn about the YMCA’s day-to-day work, and to offer support as a ‘critical friend’ to our Chief Executive.
So long as you’re over 18, there’s no age barrier. We welcome men and women of all faiths and of none. Our present Board would be very happy to offer support to those who are new.
Your 30 hours, and your wisdom and experience, could make a real difference to young lives. Please consider joining us.
To find out more:
Click : Board Information Pack to open an information package.
Alternatively, our Chief Executive, Louise Roffey, will be very happy to talk it all through further and provide more information. Do give her a call on 01302 342148 or email
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If you would like to publicise the opportunity locally - perhaps at your workplace or place of worship, please contact Louise and we'll send a poster to you. |
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Community Centre Opening Times are:
Monday 9am – 10pm
Tuesday 9am – 10pm
Wednesday 9am – 6.30pm
Thursday 9am – 7.45pm
Friday 9am – 5.30pm
Saturday 8.45am – 2.15pm
Between Friday 10th September and Friday 17th December, we will be open until 10pm on Friday evenings. |
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