The Salvation Army and The Warehouse Group know that life can be tough for young people, so we’ve teamed up to develop an awesome youth development programme called Aspire. Aspire aims to help young people throughout New Zealand develop the skills, confidence, knowledge and networks they need to successfully address challenges and achieve their goals.
ASPIRE
ASPIRE IS DESIGNED TO EMPOWER YOUTH WITH NETWORKS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & CONFIDENCE.
aspire national coordinator
James comes from Ōwairaka, has been doing Youth Work for over a decade, and is still passionate about giving young people a voice and encouraging opportunities for their development.
He is currently looking after Aspire and E Tū Ākonga (a mentoring network) as well as focusing on Youth Work in the Rec Youth Team. Alongside big passion for witnessing young people thrive, James can also be found exploring the coast with his wife Lauren and daughter Ria; living out his dreams as a certified house-husband, while trying to master the perfect Mexican burrito.
James Adams
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
SESSIONS.
Led by experienced Salvation Army youth workers in centres and schools around the country, the year-long Aspire programme involves:
Weekly sessions in groups of 10, over 32 weeks.
A 3-day adventure programme with possible activities including tramping, abseiling, canoeing, caving, white water rafting and more. This is led by qualified outdoor instructors at The Salvation Army's Blue Mountain Adventure Centre.
Developing teamwork and project skills by planning and implementing a community project to address a local issue, ending with goal setting and a graduation celebration.
THE CIRCLE OF COURAGE.
Aspire is based on the Circle of Courage youth development model. It provides a fun, supportive environment for youth to work on personal development, connecting positively with others, achieving and mastering essential life skills, taking responsibility for their decisions, and living with purpose and generosity.
2019 PROGRAMME REPORT
Check out the latest Aspire report here for a great snapshot of the programme and the amazing impact it's having on young people around New Zealand.
SESSION PLANS
01-10.
SESSION PLANS
10-20.
SESSION PLANS
20-30.
Contact.
For more information about Aspire Youth Development or to express interest in running an Aspire group, please contact the national coordinator, Michael Smith using the form.