YoungLives Handbook - Flipbook - Page 74
DISTINCTIVE YOUNGLIVES CLUB ELEMENTS
YoungLives clubs include some additional elements to serve an audience of teen parents. Not all
of these elements are required. Some will make sense in a given area, and some will not.
Baby Supplies
Donations of diapers, baby clothes, and baby gear often start coming in as the community hears
about YoungLives’ work with teen parents. Giving away baby supplies at club is a great way to
connect with teen parents.
Accepting, transporting, and storing baby supplies can be a logistical challenge for space and
volunteer effort. Before choosing to include donation giveaways in the area’s YoungLives ministry
strategy, it is important to consider whether there are other resources already available to young
parents in the area and what kind of time and energy will be required to manage the donations.
Childcare
YoungLives clubs traditionally provide childcare. Often, everyone eats dinner together first, and
then the parents drop their children off before club starts. For detailed Club Childcare information,
see the Club Childcare Handbook, which is in process.
Club Frequency
Due to the logistics involved in organizing and providing transportation, childcare and dinner,
YoungLives clubs typically meet once or twice a month.
Club Location
Churches are ideal locations for YoungLives club since most are already equipped with a nursery,
kitchen, and a large meeting space. Other options include community centers, YMCAs and homes.
Holding club in the same neighborhood where most of your teen parents live will greatly ease
transportation issues.
Club Meeting Time
Club meeting times can vary. Consider after school, evenings, and weekends. Find a time
convenient for your teen parents and volunteer team. YoungLives clubs typically last two hours to
incorporate a meal and time for childcare transitions.
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