NGY My Place and Base51, is a well known community based organisation that operates by day and night [Base51 from 9am - 5pm and NGY from 5-9pm] and works with youth between ages 12 to 25. Base51 is the lead partner and manages NGY My Place. Staff structure is made up of paid workers and volunteers and student placements.
Located at Castle Gate, Nottingham adjacent to Salutation Inn, encircled by Market Square on one side and Maid Marian Way / Nottingham Castle to the other side.
Services can include counselling, housing support, Cams, laundry service for homeless, meals, dance and gym, workshops (for example, education, employability, LGBT, Outburst, sexual health, creative arts. It basically offers a one stop shop for youth services.
The centre has good links with multi-agencies such as the Police, Refuge, Social Services, Probation and Children & Family centres.
Personally, I had a brilliant experieince here and very worthwhile in terms of supporting my studies -it gained me a greater insight into the practice of community perpsectives in development and action.
You may get to work in the foillowing situations: shadowing in interviews, attending training courses, working within the community, help promote workshops.
The working environment here is relaxed and the staff I have found to be very enthusiastic and helpful to a placement volunteer.
The service user catchment is predominantly Nottingham City and and reflects a diverse, multi-ethnic profile.
Food and drink are available to staff via a workplace canteen
There is no in house accommodation offered here. There are a number of different types of accommodation in Nottingham to suit your budget. However, I would suggest a Premier Inn or Jury's Inn in Nottingham.
The centre is located in the heart of Nottingham city centre.
All buses can drop off to city centre from where it is a short 5 minute walk. The train station is located nearby and takes about 5 -10 minutes walk. There is no in house car park available. There are meters outside on the street but can be quite expensive. Tram service is also available and stops in Market Square, a 5 minute walk from the centre.
The best way to find out your best means of transportation is by following this link:
http://www.ngymyplace.co.uk/contact/map/
For Nottingham City Buses use:
https://www.nctx.co.uk/
Nottingham is famous for its variety of social life, bars, restaurants, clubs and shopping. Nearby is Nottingham Castle and Caves experience. Galleries of Justice is worth a visit
Things to do, things not to do
Nottingham has a well known high crime rate, especially in the city centre area so do take care and be safe.
Volunteer Student Co-ordinator at NGY My Place / Bas51: Jeniesu Doyle
Look at website and contacts link for more information.
Base51 & NGY My Place address:
29-31 Castle Gate, Nottingham NG1 7AR T. 0115 704 3411, E. info@ngymyplace.co.uk
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