Sep


18

We are recruiting!

We are seeking a dynamic and positive individual to lead on the strategic direction of YMCA Ryedale. Working flexibly over 15 to 22.5 hours, this post would suit someone with relevant skills and experience, who is looking for a part-time, hybrid working role. Salary: £38,671 (pro-rata) Hours: 15 -22.5. The number of hours is flexible…

Feb


6

Trustee Application Pack

Due to the retiral of some of our time-served trustees, we are looking to recruit people who can bring various skills, passion and enthusiasm to the team – can you spare us a couple of hours a month to create a Ryedale where all young people can belong, contribute and thrive?

Oct


21

iD Me Campaign

Excited to be launching our new campaign – iD Me. Not having valid photo iD is a real barrier to being able to secure a job, rent a flat, take training courses or get a bank account. Having photo iD contributes to a young persons self-esteem being able to prove that they are indeed a…

Oct


10

Our New Patron

We are delighted to announce our new patron – Venetia Wrigley. Click here to read about Venetia’s appointment in the Gazette and Herald.

Aug


12

International Youth Day

Happy #InternationalYouthDay. YMCA is a place for young people to develop their futures. In England & Wales, we intensively support 572,000 young people every year, ensuring each young person we meet has an opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive. #YMCA

Jun


15

Ready to Rent

DON’T FORGET We are now taking waiting list applications for our accommodation. Are you 16-35 and in need of your own place? Are you looking for supportive accommodation for a young family member? Contact us on admin@ryedaleymca.org.uk or 01653 691400 for more information or to request an application pack.

May


12

Join Our Waiting List

ATTENTION We are now taking waiting list applications for our accommodation. Are you 16-35 and in need of your own place? Are you looking for supportive accommodation for a young family member? Contact us on admin@ryedaleymca.org.uk or 01653 691400 for more information or to request an application pack.

Apr


22

Earth Day

YMCA is committed to advancing global conservation and responsibility to reduce the effects of climate change through youth-led education programmes and advocacy initiatives that improve environmental awareness. https://www.ymca.int/key-impact-areas/environment/ #EarthDay

Apr


7

World Health Day

Feeling optimistic about the future can be good for your mental and physical health. Celebrate #WorldHealthDay by checking out Changing Minds for helpful tips to nurture hope in your daily life: https://changingminds.ymca.org.uk/

Mar


31

Thank you, Jess!!

A huge thank you to our wonderful Jess! She ran 5 miles in the ‘Get Caked’ challenge to raise money and awareness for Ryedale YMCA. In total she raised a fantastic £280 for our charity. Thank you, Jess!!

Mar


27

Mothering Sunday

Thank you for every hug, every laugh, every encouraging word, every bit of faith, and every sacrifice. Happy Mother’s Day to all of the amazing mums out there. #YMCA #MothersDay

Mar


23

National Day of Reflection

Today we join the nation and pause to remember our family, friends, neighbours and colleagues we’ve lost during the pandemic. #NationalDayofReflection #YMCA

Mar


20

International Day of Happiness

The biggest adventure you can ever take today is the pursuit of happiness. We strive to bring happiness to everyone we meet through our work in the communities we serve. #InternationalDayofHappiness #YMCA

Mar


17

St. Patrick’s Day

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone celebrating from all of us here at Ryedale YMCA. #YMCA #StPatricksDay

Mar


16

Young Carers Action Day

The theme for #YoungCarersActionDay is taking action on isolation. We are immensely proud that YMCAs across England and Wales help young carers feel connected by providing respite through various projects and activities within their peer support circles.

Mar


8

International Women’s Day

At YMCA, we strive to create a society free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination and build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We can all work together to #BreakTheBias.

Mar


7

National Careers Week

At YMCA, we help young people to carve out new paths in life, offering guidance on how their interests and specialisms could develop into careers, as well as qualifications in both further and higher education. #YMCA #NCW2022

Mar


1

St David’s Day

From all of us at Ryedale YMCA, we wish everyone celebrating a happy #StDavidsDay. To all of our colleagues in Wales / Cymru, we wish you a very happy St.David’s Day / Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! #StDavidsDay #YMCA

Feb


18

Care Day

Today, we celebrate and recognise those who have experienced the care system. There are many incredible young care leavers who live in our accommodation, use our youth services, or go on to work for YMCA, and they never cease to amaze us. #CareDay22 #YMCA

Feb


17

Random Acts of Kindness Day

Today is #RandomActsofKindnessDay, a great opportunity to brighten someone’s day with a thoughtful gesture. Take a look at this for some kindness-promoting ideas: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-ideas

Feb


10

VACANCY – Young Persons Homeless Prevention Worker

Ryedale YMCA is looking to recruit for this exciting post. The post sits within the Ryedale District Council Housing Options team working as part of the Young Persons Housing Partnership. You will be involved in working face to face with young people aged 16-25 at risk of homelessness; you will also work closely with their…

Feb


10

National Apprenticeship Week

Helping young people develop the skills, abilities, and confidence to make decisions about their futures and providing a safe environment in which they can thrive is a vital element of our work. #NAW2022 #NationalApprenticeshipWeek

Feb


10

LGBT+ History Month

From all of us at YMCA, we wish you a happy and proud #LGBTHistoryMonth! Learn more about some of the fantastic YMCA programmes that celebrate diversity in England and Wales; you will discover more about who we help and how we do it. https://www.ymca.org.uk/pride #LGBTHistoryMonth

Feb


8

Safer Internet Day

For #SaferInternetDay, you can #PlayYourPart in creating a better internet. To help you to celebrate the day @UK_SIC have developed a range of resources for all ages. Find out more at saferinternetday.org.uk

Feb


7

Children’s Mental Health Week

We’re supporting #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and the importance of helping them through these difficult times. Find out more about getting young people #BackOnTrack after lockdown

Feb


6

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

HM The Queen celebrates her Platinum Jubilee today, becoming the first British Monarch to do so. Queen Elizabeth II has been Patron of the National Council of YMCAs since 1952, succeeding her father, King George VI. #PlatinumJubilee

Jan


27

National Holocaust Memorial Day

Today we take a moment to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day and honour those who lost their lives. We consider this year’s topic, “One Day,” and the shared duty we all bear in combating discrimination and prejudice and ensuring a more secure future for all. https://www.hmd.org.uk/

Jan


24

International Day of Education

Today is International Day of Education, and a reminder of the role education plays in building a healthy society. YMCA provides an environment for individuals to learn vital skills and develop the confidence to thrive independently. #EducationDay

Jan


17

Blue Monday

Although there is no such thing as #BlueMonday, today is still a great day to take charge of your wellbeing and do what you can to stay healthy. Give yourself time to talk. Small talks can make a big difference. Find out more at ymca.org.uk/smalltalks

Jan


6

Epiphany

May your guiding stars always shine brightly for you. Happy #Epiphany from us all at YMCA

Jan


1

Happy New Year!

Wishing you all twelve months of success, 52 weeks of laughter, 365 days of fun, 8760 hours of joy, 525600 minutes of good fortune, and 31536000 seconds of happiness. Happy New Year from YMCA. #HappyNewYear

Dec


25

Happy Christmas!

Merry Christmas from everyone at Ryedale YMCA. We wish you a truly magical, marvellous, and happy festive period—joy and blessings, from our YMCA family to yours, this Christmas and evermore. #MerryChristmas #YMCA

Dec


10

World Human Rights Day

Our hopes for a more just, safe, and peaceful society can only be achieved when there is universal respect for the equal rights of all. #YMCA #WorldHumanRightsDay

Dec


3

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Each year YMCA provides a wide range of inclusive projects and services for more than 1,000 children and young people with disabilities. Providing accessible activities allows us to tap into everyone’s potential and enrich lives. Happy #IDPwD Day

Nov


29

Hanukkah

As the Jewish festival of #Hanukkah starts this evening with the menorah’s first candle lighting, everyone at YMCA wishes a very Happy Hanukkah to all celebrating. #YMCA

Nov


20

World Children’s Day

Happy World Children’s Day! At YMCA, we believe every young person should be able to develop their full potential and that starts right from the beginning. #YMCA #WorldChildrensDay

Nov


14

Remembrance Sunday

We will remember the 42 YMCA civilian volunteers who lost their lives, as well as the 38,000 volunteers who contributed to the war effort. Find out more about YMCA’s support on the Home Front and the Frontline here: bit.ly/2P6yPG7 #YMCA #LestWeForget

Nov


13

World Kindness Day

Happy #WorldKindnessDay! Choose kindness over everything. Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness of others. #YMCA

Nov


11

Armistice Day

During the First World War, YMCA helped service members to keep in touch with their families, sending 650,000 photos of loved ones to men on active service and providing free writing paper to all troops. #YMCA #LestWeForget On this Armistice Day, YMCA joins the nation and falls silent for two minutes to commemorate those who…

Nov


5

Youth Matters Awards

Tonight sees YMCAs from across England and Wales come together to celebrate the achievements of young people, staff, volunteers and projects at the glitzy 2021 #YouthMatters Awards ceremony in London. Ryedale YMCA wishes good luck to all finalists.

Nov


4

Diwali

Happy Diwali from all of us at YMCA.May this Diwali, the festival of lights, bring you lots of blessings and happiness.#Diwali #YMCA

Oct


4

World Habitat Day

YMCA is the largest voluntary provider of supported housing for young people in England and Wales. We believe every young person should have a safe place to stay. #YMCA #WorldHabitatDay

Oct


1

World Smile Day

A gentle expression, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles. Brighten someone’s day with a smile. We help young people carve out new paths in life, offering guidance on how their interests and talents could develop into careers and qualifications in further and higher education. That is something to smile about. #YMCA #WorldSmileDay

Oct


1

Black History Month

Throughout October, we will celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth as we continue to be uplifted through our diverse staff, young people, and volunteers within YMCA for their work and contributions to each community YMCA serves.

Sep


23

Bi-Visibility Day

YMCA is proud to champion diversity and inclusion; from the colleagues we work alongside to the young people we support in the communities we serve. #YMCA #BiVisibiltyDay

Sep


21

International Day of Peace

In these trying times when hate crimes are on the rise, we must recall the values of love, peace and non-violence. At YMCA, we are committed to the wellbeing of the communities we serve and believe in the positive benefit of partnership. #InternationalDayofPeace #PeaceDay #YMCA

Sep


10

World Suicide Prevention Day

At YMCA, we hope to help inspire conversations and actions amongst young people to reduce the stigma around mental health in the communities we serve. Be open to talking about suicide and mental health with others. We need to reduce the stigma about suicide to save lives. #WSPD

Sep


7

Youth Mental Health Day

We all feel a range of emotions and feelings, and this is completely normal. There are times these may feel intense, and other times when they are brief. Changing Minds presents some helpful ways to guide you through this: Changing Minds – YMCA England and Wales. #YouthMentalHealthDay

Sep


5

International Day of Charity

This #InternationalDayofCharity, we’d like to say a huge thank you to all of you who continue to support our work in transforming communities so that all young people can belong, contribute and thrive. #YMCA