Meet Our Team
In a nutshell, what do you do?
I do prevention work in schools, colleges and youth clubs. We do workshops on homelessness, conflict resolution and independent living, to give young people the skills they’ll need to live on their own. We also provide them with information on where and how to get help and support.
Length of time at hyh:
Almost 3 years! I started right after university.
In a nutshell, what do you do?
I lead a team of coordinators, mentors and volunteers in the delivery of our Live Life project – a service user involvement project for young people who have previously experienced homelessness. Live Life shapes and gives feedback to our charity, supports young people to access positive social activities, and engage in training or education opportunities so they can achieve a more positive future.
Length of time at hyh:
8 years.
In a nutshell, what do you do?
I support 16 and 17 year olds in Hertfordshire who are either having difficulties at home or who currently don’t have a stable place to stay. This includes sofa surfing, staying with relatives or having nowhere to go at all. The Advice and Information Workers support young people and their families in a number of ways by engaging in mediation or looking into alternative accommodation. We also signpost to other services for additional support such as YC Herts, colleges and mental health support.
Length of time at hyh:
1 year and 4 months
In a nutshell, what do you do?
I support the 18+ services, working with the teams to make sure we are providing the best possible services to anyone that requires our help.
Length of time at hyh:
19 years
In a nutshell, what do you do?
I enjoy working at hyh and I am passionate about making sure the back office is cost efficient in all areas whilst still ensuring our important frontline services have all the resources they need to run smoothly. I provide support to the CEO and Board of trustees and oversee most of the back office functions such as IT, HR, Facilities and Health & Safety.
Length of time at hyh:
15 years
In a nutshell, what do you do?
I work in HR support and provide guidance to managers and staff. A large part of my work is recruiting staff including volunteers and helping them settle into their new roles in the charity.
Length of time at hyh:
3 years
In a nutshell, what do you do?
I support 16/17 year olds who are at risk of homelessness or are homeless to return to their family home or access safe and secure accommodation.
Length of time at hyh:
7 years
In a nutshell, what do you do?
I am a mediator, working with young people and their parents/guardians. I’m not there to judge or take sides. We work creatively with families experiencing relationship struggles; looking at different parts of conflict resolution and rebuilding relationships.
Length of time at hyh:
1 year 8 months
In a nutshell, what do you do?
I develop and deliver education sessions, support our educators and volunteers, market to and engage schools, source funding for the service and provide funder reports.
Length of time at hyh:
11 years