#StaffSpotlight – today, we’re celebrating Sarah’s 17th anniversary at Berkshire Youth! ?

Sarah says: “A lot can change in 17 years…..I’ve come from being a Sports Development Officer to the CEO! I joined Berkshire Youth all those years ago as I was excited by the organisation’s passion for providing a sense of community for young people, safe places to go, something to do and people to listen. Not a lot has changed in that time.

“As Berkshire Youth approaches its 84th year, I am humbled to be the CEO. As I reflect back over my time and our history, not much has changed. Now more than ever young people need us. They need safe places to go, things to do and trusted adults to listen. I am saddened by the lack of provision for young people to provide these basic needs, but immensely proud of those youth centres and communities that are taking the lead and showing the way. They are valuing young people in the way they deserve. To those organisations who are advocating with and for young people – thank you. It will not be an easy road ahead, but collectively we can make such simple changes to make such a difference. Let’s be kind to our young people.”

(Sarah moved to full-time on this date, having worked for us part-time from the proceeding November, but we’ve chosen to celebrate today! ?)