YWCA NSW
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Why do we exist ?
YWCA NSW is a highly effective and innovative community service organisation, led by women who have dedicated themselves to providing realistic approaches to community problems.
With over 125 years of experience, YWCA NSW has made a difference to the lives of more than one million people throughout NSW through its services.
YWCA NSW is a not for profit organisation working in partnership with the community, government and corporate sector to provide its programs and services.
What do we do ?
YWCA NSW provides over 45 programs and services to create better lives for women, families and young people.
Our work is focused on developing the life skills and connectedness of communities and people experiencing critical and vulnerable times. All programs are guided by the philosophy of empowering people in disadvantaged and difficult situations to become independent and reach their full potential.
The following programs and services are provided for young people:
Big Brothers Big Sisters program
Refuge and homeless accommodation
Healthy relationships workshops
Leadership development
Employment and training
Promotion of health and well being
Financial education
Children and family services
What opportunities do we have for young people ?
MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES
Inspire school students by sharing your time, knowledge and experience. These programs need YOU!
Y- It's All About You! Leadership Program
Female mentors participate in workshops that provide young women in Year 10 with leadership knowledge and skills, and the opportunity to organise a community event. Mentors guide students through workshop activities, share their life and work experiences, and assist students in developing their leadership potential. For more information and upcoming workshops click here.
Hip Pocket Program
Mentors participate in a school-based, highly interactive, one day financial education workshop. Hip Pocket provides students in Years 10 and 11 with skills that enable them to make informed decisions about their spending choices. Mentors guide students through activities, and share their life and work experiences and assist them in understanding the importance of managing money. For more information and upcoming workshops click here.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Program
This unique mentoring program provides one-to-one friendship, support and guidance to children whose needs at present are not being met by their current support system. A fully trained and screened volunteer is matched with an individual child with whom they spend time with on a weekly basis doing fun everyday activities. For more information about being involved visit click here.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY
Do you want to develop your leadership skills and network? Y Girls is seeking members and volunteers.
Y Girls
Y Girls is a volunteer sub-committee of the YWCA NSW Board of Directors. It aims to provide women aged 16-35 with opportunities to participate in leadership roles within YWCA NSW. Y Girls also regularly runs events for other young women. For more information about being involved click here.
Other Stuff
See 'THINGS TO HELP ME ACT' / 'Actions' on the right, for more detailed information about mentoring in the Hip Pocket Program and Y-It's All About You! Leadership Program.
