Some of the young people we support have been highlighted by the Raspberry Pi Foundation in a recent blog post and an article in their MagPi magazine. In correspondence, a programme manager at the Raspberry Pi Foundation observed that “we consider Paisley YMCA to be a fantastic example of a youth organization that already excels atContinue reading “Closing the Digital Divide with Raspberry Pi”
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Meet and Code Awards
Well, we weren’t awarded first prize in the Community Category of the Meet and Code Awards (that went to the fantastic DENSA Coop Soc project in Italy) but we’re still proud that our ‘Five Days of Code’ event, delivered in October 2020, reached the Awards finals as the only UK finalist. Meet and Code helpsContinue reading “Meet and Code Awards”
Support in the Aftermath of the Fire
We’re still dealing with the aftermath of the fire at Paisley YMCA’s Makerspace in William Street. Online services continue and meanwhile we’re awaiting reports to know whether or not there’s structural damage as well as equipment damage, damage to wiring and damage to equipment. We’re also progressing the insurance claim for equipment, of course. ThereContinue reading “Support in the Aftermath of the Fire”
YMCA Makerspace Fire
Last night a fire at our Makerspace in William Street caused serious damage to its contents and equipment. No one was hurt. Our online youth work services continue and we’ll have our face to face services back up and running as soon as we can. Paisley Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident.
We’re hiring!
We’re hiring additional Digital CLD Workers to support our work – closing date 7 March 2021.
World YMCA Spotlight’s Paisley for International Day of Education
Paisley YMCA’s innovative work in delivering digital youthwork programmes has been spotlighted by World YMCA for 2021’s International Education Day (25 January) in an article for the World YMCA website. The article also showcases the work of STEM Girls, which provides for young women the chance to overcome the impact of the unfortunate gender stereotypesContinue reading “World YMCA Spotlight’s Paisley for International Day of Education”
Digital Youth Work Explained
SWGfL (South West Grid for Learning) which is a “charity dedicated to empowering the safe and secure use of technology through innovative services, tools, content and policy, nationally and globally” has published a podcast interview with Hilary Phillips from YouthLink Scotland. The interview “delve[s] into digital youth work, the digital divide, and challenges for youngContinue reading “Digital Youth Work Explained”
Update – delivery of youth work
Following the Scottish Government’s announcement on new Covid-19 restrictions preventing face to face youth work, Paisley YMCA are continuing to deliver online youth work sessions :). Our online clubs return on Monday 11 January 2021.
Join Us – we’re seeking new members
Paisley YMCA has seen in recent years a reduction in our membership to the extent that all our members are on the Board of Management, but this is changing for 2021 – we’re looking for new members to join us At it’s heart, Paisley YMCA, like all YMCAs, is about fellowship of like-minded people whoContinue reading “Join Us – we’re seeking new members”