Brettargh Holt

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There are opportunities every year to come and join the Bretta team who spend the year working with young people. The year starts in September and runs through to the middle of July.

 

 

Download an application form here: Application form.doc

Who can volunteer? 

Anyone who is a young adult (17+ who has finished school)

Christian

 Enthusiastic about working for young people

Prepared to live and work in community 

 

 What Qualities do I need?

 

Enthusiasm               Ability to reach out to other      Belief in young people

 

  Openess to learn newskills          Sense of humour                       Commitment 
 
The Come-and-see experience
If you're interested in joining the Bretta team, you are invited to stay at Bretta for a few days and experience what work and community life is like at Bretta. You will also have an interview. We offer work experience as well. if you're interested, just Contact us for more information.
 

What could I learn?

There is a two week induction period at the start of the year where many topics are covered including... 

Youth Work Skills

Creative ways of sharing your faith

Presentation Skills

First Aid

Health and Safety

Hospitality

Thoughout the year there is ongoing training and supervision and support.

Also there is an opportunity to gain a creditation in Salesian Youth Ministry

....and loads more!!!

(check out what the current volunteers have learned...)

 

 

Sara shares on what she  learned ...

I have enjoyed my time at Bretta. At times, yes  it has been challenging, but a wonderful opportunity to grow and mature. I have leanred how to be more motivated. Also through the course we do on Salesian Spirituality, I have had opportunities to learn about myself and my faith. I think i'm more organised now- but still learning!!!

 

 

During my time at Bretta I have learned to grow in confidence, especially around young people and spending time with them, having a laugh. 

As well as that, I really have loved the groups of young people who have come through the doors and learned a lot about  them as a result.

 

 

The communtiy atmosphere and support I have had this year has really strengthened me as a person to leave my comfort zone and to try new things. I think that anyone can be a volunteer at Bretta. Through the training here it really helps to gain confidence and skills.

 

 

Bretta is a great opportunity to learn about other people and about yourself which i'm sure will help me when I move on to working with other people.

  Want to know more? Well here's some reasons to volunteer:

 

  • Maybe you’ve taken some exams and would like some “time out”
  • You may want to put a degree’s theory into practice
  • This is a perfect opportunity to get some experience for a career with young people.
  • Universities suggest that you take a gap year before further studies
  • Personal Development and Self-Discovery 

 

 come on and consider the challenge and contact us

 

Want to apply? Or just want to know more?

Please do feel free to Contact Us or fill out an application form