Our Mission...

Mission Statement

YouthTRAIN exists to, train, support and resource youth workers.

Values

Practical
Training, support and resources must be practical and offered in such a way that they are easily implemented. Training utilises a variety of learning styles. Training emphasises application. The purpose of information is implementation.

Personal
We are interested in youth workers as whole people. Our role is to do more than pass on information. It is to participate in the process of formation. We offer personal development opportunities. We emphasise the value of supervision. Not just training people to do youth leadership but training people to be youth leaders.

Professional
To model a healthy professional attitude to youth work. We present training and resources in a professional manner. We relate to people in a manner that is appropriate and professional. To strive for excellence in preparation and presentation.

Professional Standards

Training
Effective training: Utilises a variety of learning styles. Emphasises application. Requires adequate preparation and includes quality handouts

Support
Effective support: Is, where appropriate, provided in consultation with the youth worker’s local community. Maintains confidentiality. Is holistic, concerning itself with both professional and personal issues faced by the youth worker.

Resources
Effective resources are: Relevant to youth work. Easy to adapt and use. Reflective of widely researched accepted youth work practice. Biblical content is accurate in accordance with broadly based accepted evangelical theology.