Newcomers is a confidential support group for guys coming out who are too old for School's Out (ie guys who are in their early 20s and over). It's also a place where gay men new to Wellington can get to know people.
The group has been in hibernation for a while, but we're re-launching it again starting on Wednesday 19 October from 6pm to 7.30pm. Depending on the level of interest, we're planning to meet at the same time every second Wednesday up until Christmas.
If you're interested in coming along, check out the Newcomers webpage and send us an email or give us a call.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
AGM update
Hi everyone. Yesterday Gay Wellington held its Annual General Meeting. There were about 20 folk present which was a really good turn-out.
George presented an impressive annual report as co-chair and I presented the financial report which, for the first time in several years, showed a modest surplus. Both will be posted on our website shortly.
We had a few officer changes. I have joined George as co-chair, Chris has taken up the treasurer role, and Sara is the new secretary. We all gave a big thanks to Greg for his outstanding work as secretary over the last few years.
If you'd like to join the group don't hesitate to contact us any time. We're anticipating a final intake training session sometime in November. And if you're already a member you're always welcome to put your name down for one of the various committees.
Regards
Stu
George presented an impressive annual report as co-chair and I presented the financial report which, for the first time in several years, showed a modest surplus. Both will be posted on our website shortly.
We had a few officer changes. I have joined George as co-chair, Chris has taken up the treasurer role, and Sara is the new secretary. We all gave a big thanks to Greg for his outstanding work as secretary over the last few years.
If you'd like to join the group don't hesitate to contact us any time. We're anticipating a final intake training session sometime in November. And if you're already a member you're always welcome to put your name down for one of the various committees.
Regards
Stu
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Queer Youth Community Development Opportunities
Gay Wellington (Wellington Gay Welfare Group) is seeking applicants for two fixed term, part time positions. These positions are both 15 hours a week for a period of 12 months. The successful applicants will be working to further the development and successful management of Gay Wellington's School's Out initiative, a programme for queer youth in the Wellington Region.
School's Out has been active in the Wellington area for many years. This initiative is successful through the generous support of our many volunteers and committed funders. School's Out is committed to increasing the mental and physical health and wellbeing of queer young people, developing a dynamic and resilient community of self confident young people through the regular social and support groups throughout the region. In addition, School's Out works to create safe and welcoming environments for queer youth by offering gender and sexuality diversity programmes in schools, workplaces and in communities.
It is envisaged that the successful applicants will start work in October 2011.
Program Leader
Gay Wellington is looking for a dynamic, team-playing organisational whiz with a high level of initiative and a belief in the work of our organisation.
The successful applicant to this role will administer the running of the School's Out programme, support the work of the Facilitation Coordinator and volunteers, make funding applications, keep accurate records and write reports, raise the profile of School's Out in the community and develop strong networks, as well as grow the scope of the programme and contribute to its long term focus.
This person will have a broad understanding of issues affecting queer youth, interpersonal and leadership ability, strong communication skills, organisational ability and an aptitude with email and Office applications, and the ability to work well in a team.
For a position description, click here.
Applicants should send their CV and cover letter by email with the subject line with 'Program Leader' and your name to secretary@gaywellington.org
Applications close at 5pm, Friday 16th September.
Facilitation Coordinator
Gay Wellington is seeking an energetic, resourceful person who can facilitate groups of young queer people in the Greater Wellington region. The critical elements of this role are the day-to-day running of School's Out group meetings around the Wellington region, working closely with School's Out volunteers and ensuring volunteers have access to training and resources, and working with schools to create diversity groups and offer gender and sexuality diversity training.
This person will have experience in working with young people and an awareness of ethical standards in youth work, a high level of group facilitation skills, reliability and initiative, and strong interpersonal skills. It is important that the applicant has a nuanced and complex understanding of the issues faced by young queer people of all different identities and backgrounds.
For a position description, click here.
Applicants should send their CV and cover letter by email with the subject line with 'Facilitation Coordinator' and your name to secretary@gaywellington.org
Applications close at 5pm, Friday 16th September.
School's Out has been active in the Wellington area for many years. This initiative is successful through the generous support of our many volunteers and committed funders. School's Out is committed to increasing the mental and physical health and wellbeing of queer young people, developing a dynamic and resilient community of self confident young people through the regular social and support groups throughout the region. In addition, School's Out works to create safe and welcoming environments for queer youth by offering gender and sexuality diversity programmes in schools, workplaces and in communities.
It is envisaged that the successful applicants will start work in October 2011.
Program Leader
Gay Wellington is looking for a dynamic, team-playing organisational whiz with a high level of initiative and a belief in the work of our organisation.
The successful applicant to this role will administer the running of the School's Out programme, support the work of the Facilitation Coordinator and volunteers, make funding applications, keep accurate records and write reports, raise the profile of School's Out in the community and develop strong networks, as well as grow the scope of the programme and contribute to its long term focus.
This person will have a broad understanding of issues affecting queer youth, interpersonal and leadership ability, strong communication skills, organisational ability and an aptitude with email and Office applications, and the ability to work well in a team.
For a position description, click here.
Applicants should send their CV and cover letter by email with the subject line with 'Program Leader' and your name to secretary@gaywellington.org
Applications close at 5pm, Friday 16th September.
Facilitation Coordinator
Gay Wellington is seeking an energetic, resourceful person who can facilitate groups of young queer people in the Greater Wellington region. The critical elements of this role are the day-to-day running of School's Out group meetings around the Wellington region, working closely with School's Out volunteers and ensuring volunteers have access to training and resources, and working with schools to create diversity groups and offer gender and sexuality diversity training.
This person will have experience in working with young people and an awareness of ethical standards in youth work, a high level of group facilitation skills, reliability and initiative, and strong interpersonal skills. It is important that the applicant has a nuanced and complex understanding of the issues faced by young queer people of all different identities and backgrounds.
For a position description, click here.
Applicants should send their CV and cover letter by email with the subject line with 'Facilitation Coordinator' and your name to secretary@gaywellington.org
Applications close at 5pm, Friday 16th September.
What's happening at Gay Wellington: George's Update
Our August business meeting was postponed due to SNOW! Pretty weird and exciting stuff for about 2 hours, and then just a nuisance as it stood in the way of people getting to and from meetings. So we'll have lots to deal with at the AGM in September.
However, some things still got done, even though the other co-chair Chris is still away on holiday. Ross was amazing in getting together some important applications for funding from the Outgames Legacy fund. Thanks to everyone who helped getting that submission together, as Ross put it, it made Ben Hur look like a minor effort.
The job descriptions have been finalised and are going ahead for the new School's Out community workers.
Greg and I met with Vaughan Meneses the manager of Outline, where we discussed progress towards sharing some of our services. It is likely that we will be sharing the Outline phones with Auckland perhaps as soon as early next year.
We also had a meeting with the acting chair of Gayline Wellington, an organisation that is doing major work on creating a centralised database for use by Gay Wellington and Outline. They are also very keen to help out with some of School's Out's 'one-off' expenses. As you may recall they very generously paid travel and registration costs for quite a few School's Out people to go up to Auckland earlier in the year for the Kazam hui. We are looking forward to continuing this collaboration in the next while.
George
Gay Wellington Co-Chair
However, some things still got done, even though the other co-chair Chris is still away on holiday. Ross was amazing in getting together some important applications for funding from the Outgames Legacy fund. Thanks to everyone who helped getting that submission together, as Ross put it, it made Ben Hur look like a minor effort.
The job descriptions have been finalised and are going ahead for the new School's Out community workers.
Greg and I met with Vaughan Meneses the manager of Outline, where we discussed progress towards sharing some of our services. It is likely that we will be sharing the Outline phones with Auckland perhaps as soon as early next year.
We also had a meeting with the acting chair of Gayline Wellington, an organisation that is doing major work on creating a centralised database for use by Gay Wellington and Outline. They are also very keen to help out with some of School's Out's 'one-off' expenses. As you may recall they very generously paid travel and registration costs for quite a few School's Out people to go up to Auckland earlier in the year for the Kazam hui. We are looking forward to continuing this collaboration in the next while.
George
Gay Wellington Co-Chair
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