Next Step

Development - These ten stages are important for all local communities to work through, before starting 24-7 YouthWork in their communities.

STAGE	DESCRIPTION	WRITTEN RESOURCES	NETWORK RESOURCES	LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY
1. Enquire	A local stakeholder is interested and enquires.	School/Church/Admin FAQ’s, Website	Network Coordinator	The initative
2. Visit	A local team visits a region with 24-7 YouthWork in action.	24-7YW Practise and Philosophy Documents	Hosting: Contact Jay jaygeldard@xtra.co.nz	Airfares and vehicle if host is unable to provide
3. Raise Awareness	The team engages with other local stakeholders.	As above plus limited internal website access	Principals & Senior pastors available to be referees	Networking - phones calls and coffees! Read research & surveys
4. Assess *	The local church considers the opportunity.	Assessment Guide
5. Confirm	The local church signs up with the network.	License Agreement
6. Build Capacity *	The local church builds its capacity assisted by Network	Capacity Building Kits Full access to the internal website	24-7YW Network Team Denominational Support	An appropriate financial contribution
7. Formalise	The local church and school develop and sign covenant.	Local Covenant Agreement Documents
8. Plan	The manager and school liaison plan the first term	Starting up template	Youth Practise Advisor
9. Begin	YouthWorkers First year	Orientation Manual	Orientation Training & National Training
10. Monitor and Adjust	Settle into 24-7YW rhythm and routine	24-7 YouthWork Templates and resources	Regional Start Up Days Youth Worker Meetings

* Assessment and Building Capacity

It is largely self assessment by the local youth community with assistance from 24-7 YW network where required.
Both the assessment and building capacity are usually based around 6 area's

a) Leadership Capacity
Long term leadership, leadership team of volunteers, church support, vision clarity, philosophical suitability, leadership ability, high ownership, learning posture, collaborative attitude

b) Community Connections Capacity
Schools, other churches, community stakeholders

c) YouthWorker Capacity
Long term, Part of team, Clear sense of calling, Strong character

d) Administrative Capacity
Trust – trust deed, trustee’s, financial management - budget, audits, HR, pay roll, tax, funding and reporting, manager, communication, RAMS,

e) Financial Capacity
Volunteerism, funding plan, Church Contribution, School contribution

f) Full Spectrum Program Capacity
Ability to provide a full range services for youth – particularly stuff for first contact out of school.

a, b, c are the most important initially and in that order. 24-7 YouthWork can be formalised with a school if these first 3 are strong and things are in place to build d, e & f.

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