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Even though Young Life is especially for kids, parents and other adults in the community are important to Young Life. Adults can support Young Life in a variety of ways - by becoming a volunteer leader or committee member, by attending a Young Life fund-raising event, by hosting Young Life or by simply telling others in the community about Young Life and its commitment to kids. Keeping Kid's safe An important part of our committment to kids is how we keep kids safe. Our staff and volunteer leaders know they are responsible for modeling lives of hope and integrity.Young Life's Human Resources department has developed missionwide policies and procedures to ensure that kids are protected when they are with Young Life staff and/or leaders as well as when kids are part of Young Life's sponsored activities. Church Partnerships In the Redlands, Young Life has partnered with one of the local churches – Redlands Church of Christ, Allenby Road, Alexandra Hills. This partnership has provided us with leaders and committee, as well as a venue to run our weekly events. They also assist in helping those of our young people who become Christians, to learn more about the Bible, and to become part of a church family. As Young Life is a non-denomination organisation, we always welcome the interest, involvement and perhaps partnership of other churches within the Redlands community. Schools We also work closely with the schools in the Redlands. Currently we are working with Alexandra Hills State High School and Victoria Point State High School. We can assist the schools in any way they feel appropriate. These things may include assisting with art, music, drama or science classes; sports coaching; musical and stage productions; pancake breakfasts; mentoring; tutoring etc. In the future, we also hope to venture into other public high schools within the Redlands district. Community We are always looking for ways to serve our community. If there are any projects or events that involve young people – then we want to be present and make a difference in the lives of young people in the Redlands. |
