The Virtual Toolkit - Starting & Running projects
Welcome to the new edition of the ‘Virtual Tool-Kit’ which has been designed to help you set up and run clubs or projects for young people within your community, and has been jointly produced by Surrey Youth Focus and Surrey Youth Development Service.
This Virtual document will soon go live on the purpose built website www.doyouthwork.com in March 2010. However until then you can download the document in it’s entirety from here.
In order for any club, project or activity to run smoothly it is essential that everyone in the team works together with a clear understanding of the purpose and objectives.
This document is designed to help you understand the responsibilities and issues relating to setting up and running a youth club in Surrey with a team of voluntary or perhaps paid staff.
You will find in this document information, examples of good practice and advice on subjects including:
• Starting up
• Running a voluntary youth group
• Working with young people
• Policies & procedures
• Information, advice & guidance
Each individual ‘how to?’ section under these headings has been designed to be easily followed. They cover subjects you need to consider and others you may want to consider in the future.
Read on to explore the opportunities, responsibilities, rewards, necessities and potential pitfalls of Youth Club life.
