A day in the life of a lockdown youth worker

It’s an odd time for us all right now isn’t it? As a youth worker my time is usually spent going places, whether that’s going to schools to give assemblies, or coffeeshops for Bible studies, or just out to run our weekly projects.

There’s not so much ‘going’ at the moment though. So, what does a day in the life of a lockdown youth worker look like?

For me at the moment, my working day is made up of three main activities; admin, communication, and online delivery.

Admin includes everything from catching up on planning, editing videos, organising databases, researching grants and – especially at the moment – learning how to use technology in an efficient and effective way. If I don’t manage my time well – this can take all day!

Communication means answering emails, designing digital flyers, connecting with young people on social media, and of course, picking up the phone. People still exist, even in isolation, and we still want to reach out and connect up.

Online delivery is the space where our projects currently inhabit. This can be pre-recording videos, delivering live training, streaming thoughts, and leading video conference Bible studies. We are working hard to connect with people online at least three times a week using at least four different platforms.

Each working day is a varied mix of these three things – more than enough to keep a youth worker busy! There’s a little bit more on my plate than usual too as we’ve had to place our administrator on furlough.

I’m also trying to dig up the rubble from an old brick garage that’s buried in our garden – but that’s a whole other story!

It’s an odd time isn’t it?

That said, this time has made me so immensely grateful for all the hard-working team and volunteers that makes Youth for Christ really happen in Llandudno. Our board of trustees and council of reference are unmatched in their dedication to support this work; our front-line volunteers are an incredible mix of loving and committed examples of Jesus to young people; and all of our behind the scenes supporters – through running the Saturday Café, helping with admin, and helping get the word out to churches – are what makes anything I ever do just work!

This is definitely not a one-person operation!

Youth for Christ in Llandudno is the marshalling of about fifty people – all committed to seeing young people changed by Jesus.

When all this is over, we’re still going to be looking for more help. Do you feel the call of God on your life to help young people come to know Jesus? Can you speak to teenagers, pray faithfully, edit videos, manage databases, cook food, plan outings, drive safely, lick stamps, proofread resources, raise money? Can you move boxes, play games, listen actively, explain the Bible, and exercise a mix of fun and patience? Do you work well in a team and want to bring the best out of those around you? – Get in touch, we’d love to hear from you!

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