WHAT IS KAHU YOUTH
Kahu Youth is a registered Charitable Trust formed in July 2003, and is managed by a trust board of 6 Trustees who meet bi-monthly. It was developed after the community recognized a need for an advocate for the youth within the Wanaka Community. After creating a Job Description a Youth Worker position was advertised and now Kahu Youth Trust has a full time and a part time Youth Worker dedicated to working with Youth aged between 11-24 years old.
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KIDS CLUBS
Girls Adventure Clubs: Ages 11 – 18 years old Meet either Tuesday’s or Wednesday’s for two hours after school to participate in indoor/outdoor adventure based activities, these activities are created for building self confidence and working as a team.
Boys Adventure Club: Ages 11 – 18 years old Meet every Tuesday for two hours after school to participate in activities with the same objectives in mind as Girls Club, but with more of a hands on approach.
Both Boys and Girls Adventure Clubs are renewed each term to allow those waiting a chance to join the Clubs. There is a small activities fee each term and a koha towards food costs each week. These groups are coordinated by the Youth Worker with volunteers.
Wanaka Youth Council: Ages 13 – 24 years old This is a group of youth who meet once a week and discuss the needs of the youth within the community. The meetings last for an hour and a half and many different fundraising projects and events are planned and then held. This is coordinated by the Youth Worker and Volunteers from within the community.
HOURS OPENED:
Monday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Tuesday 9.00 am – 5.30pm ( Girls Club 3.30-6.00pm - out of office)
Wednesday 9.00 am – 5.30pm ( Girls Club 3.30-6.00pm - out of office)
Thursday 9.00am - 5.30pm (Youth Council meets)
Friday
9.00 am –
5.30pm ( Boys Club 3.30-6.00pm - out of office)
WHAT DOES THE YOUTH WORKER DO?
The Kahu Youth Worker liaises with the local community organizations that are also available to assist with Youth Issues, such as:
- The Wanaka Police
- Child Youth and Family
- Mount Aspiring College
- Wanaka Primary School
- Mount Aspiring Counselor
- Drug and Alcohol Counselor
- Other Regional Youth workers
- Parents and Families of Youth in the Community
- Bi-monthly Interagency Meetings
- Teacher Aid at Mount Aspiring College, 5 hours per week
Projects
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The most important thing that has been identified by both Youth and Adults within the Community is the need for a Youth Venue. Many fundraising events have been held, and are being planned for when the Venue does becomes available, the Youth will be able to furnish it.
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Annual Youth Expo
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YATA - Youth Access to Alcohol Community Group
Tarn Felton
PO Box 714
Wanaka
Tel/fax: 443 5880
Cell: 027 570 9268
Email:
kahu.youth@xtra.co.nz
The Youth Worker is responsible for coordinating Holiday Programs within the Community during the school holidays. Look here for details closer to the time or contact the youth worker.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE PHONE
(03) 443 5880 or O27 570 9268