MINE YOUTH

We run a gap year programme for those aged 16-23. Since 2015 trainees have given a year to learn, grow and serve, as they do qualifications, join the MINE team, and help run and lead a variety of clubs and activities.

Information about the trainee scheme, including frequently asked questions, can be found here:

MINE Trainee Scheme

Usually we do a variety of drop ins, clubs, detached street youth work, schools work, mentoring
and other stuff, but due to COVID-19 we are unable to do much of this work.

We are, however, still committed to supporting children, young people and families. Here are a
few ways we’re doing that – get in touch for more details.

Detached
We are still sending teams out into Byker and Walker to work with children and young people
where they are, supporting them through whatever is going on in their lives, and opening up
conversations about faith and life.

Bubbles
We are setting up face to face small groups that are COVID safe. Unfortunately, numbers are
limited but if you want to support us in providing exciting activities and opportunities for young
people then every little donation helps!

Schools
We are working closely with local schools to support them as they support children and young
people across the area.

MINE Youth volunteers serve in a variety of ways, from face to face youth work in centres or schools, to detached youth work on the streets, to supporting children and families online and through deliveries. We provide all the training you need to volunteer in whatever context, including safeguarding, health and safety, and facilitating good conversations.

If you would like to volunteer, please get in touch through thisisachoicebyker@gmail.com