Hi I’m Charli, I am a first year student with Midlands Centre for Youth Ministry (MCYM) at St Johns College, studying youth work, community work and practical theology. It’s a massive challenge sometimes, but it also means that I am on placement with Nottingham YFC, and I am absolutely loving it!
Having only just come out of being a young person in my own Church youth group, the jump from young person to youth worker has been pretty scary over the past few months, but I work with some incredible young people who are making the experience worthwhile. I am currently placed at Hadden Park High school in Bilborough, mainly working with year seven. With this age group, I take part in running a lunch club, offering support during class time and assisting in running after school clubs. One of the clubs we run that has impacted me the most is our girls only club- ‘Girls Allowed’. We have looked at topics such as beauty and self-image, and it is so touching to hear the views of young girls on these kinds of subjects. We also tend to share our own Christian views on the topics we explore, which is something that is new to some of the girls, yet they seem comfortable with sharing what they think. To be alongside these girls as they grow is a privilege, and I learn so much from them!
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