30
Oct
Harriet Harman Visit
Wallsend Boys’ Club has over the years produced more than 70 top class footballers, including Peter Beardsley, Alan Shearer and Michael Carrick, since it was founded in 1904. However, the Club does so much more. Wallsend Boys Club is a charity guiding girls and boys aged six to nineteen to achieve their potential through activities and opportunities. Interacting with the young people of the borough and providing positive diversionary activities to keep them engaged and in an effort to combat anti social behaviour. Harriet visited the boys club on 30/10/13 “It was great to hear about the club’s achievements when... Read More
24
Oct
We will Rebuild
We used that strap-line (We Will Rebuild) 5 years ago on our 2007 Dinner Programme after we (Wallsend Boys’ Club) had been granted the funding to develop our own pitches and changing rooms at Bigges Main. The Club thought that this line from Jimmy Nail’s song, ‘Big River’, was a statement of defiance to set against the continuing economic decline of Wallsend as a town after the loss of its Shipbuilding and Coal Mining industries in previous years. http://www.themag.co.uk/the-mag-articles/we-will-rebuild/
21
Sep
NCYP Clay Pigeon Shoot
Early Wednesday morning we were greeted by our four eager participants who had never tried this activity before and were both excited and keen to get their shooting experience underway. We travelled up in the Boyza Bus and met the rest of the young people from different Youth organisations at the Northumberland Arms in Felton, our meeting point for the day. Before we could set off to the field that would serve as our shooting ground; we were handed our ear plugs and the instructors briefed the group on health and safety and a few ground-rules regarding the handling and... Read More
21
Sep
ASDA Bag Pack
This activity was organised as a fundraising event for our young people involved in our NCS project in conjunction with ASDA Wallsend. 12 of our young people spent 4 hours helping local shoppers to pack their shopping bags and welcome them into the store. The team raised a very presentable total of £134 not at all bad for a smaller branch.
21
Sep
ASDA Appeal
ASDA Wallsend were kind enough to let us join their local appeal. We battled it out with two other local organisations and people pledged their little green tokens they were given for shopping at the store in to the slot they saw fit to support. It was clear from the out set that the local people felt the Boys Club was a worth while cause and worthy of their tokens as our levels rose and rose. By the time the competition came to a close the Boys club was a clear favourite with the tokens almost at the top. We... Read More
20
Sep
Mini-Soccer Website Live
Our Wallsend Boys Club Mini-soccer website is now live. Please visit wallsendboysclubminisoccer.co.uk for all information on Teams, Development, Games, Coaches and how to get your child involved.
20
Sep
Youth Provision Volunteer
The aim of this role is to support the staff team to maintain the promotion and delivery of the youth provision, through delivering innovative and exciting sessions. Assist in youth lead activities involving young people organising their own events and applying for funding themselves. Accompanying young people on trips, residential or to competitions and festivals such as “Street Games” or festival in the park. This volunteering opportunity will also involve the individual going out on the “Boyza Bus” to deliver our outreach provision, which aims to tackle crime, anti social behavior and disorder. We also deliver a girls group aimed... Read More
07
Jun
Administration Volunteer
Main tasks Answering phones Liaising with service users Keeping accurate booking records Maintaining a basic data base of contacts Liaising with staff and other volunteers to produce advertising materials Assisting to organize events, schools, holiday activities and youth provision Liaison with young people who use Wallsend Boys Club Necessary skills, attitudes and knowledge An ability to relate to people An interest in the young people’s sector Competent in using basic computer packages such as Microsoft word A willingness to participate in necessary training and be involved in consultation regarding the role and development of the project A professional telephone manner... Read More
07
Jun
Fundraising Assistant
Main tasks Help with the appeal Maintain the clubs funding data base Find sponsors/funders Assist in writing bids and funding applications Source funding and grants available for general and specific projects Contribute to the funding strategy and update the clubs funding record Liaising with staff and other volunteers to produce promotional materials for events Assisting to organize and promote events such as the annual golf day and sports man’s dinner, promoting events and selling tickets Organizing, promoting and selling tickets for tournaments, fun days and other events Reconciling income and keeping accurate financial records to do with each event inline... Read More
07
Jun
Coaching Volunteer
Main tasks Assist in delivering fun and high quality coaching sessions. Help develop young volunteers and leaders. Developing new and innovative activities for the young people to enjoy. Liaising with staff and other volunteers to produce advertising materials. Assisting to organize and promote events, schools, holiday activities and coaching sessions. Liaison with young people who use Wallsend Boys Club. Develop session plans and assist with RA’s. Necessary skills, attitudes and knowledge An ability to relate to people An interest in the young people’s sector Competent in using basic computer packages such as Microsoft word A willingness to participate in necessary... Read More