Lisa Welford

Youth & Community Development Worker for Hambleton & Selby

Date Started: In this role August 2024. Previously I began volunteering at Northallerton in 2020 during Covid which led to a part time Youth Worker Role in 2022.

Responsibilities: As a YCDW I can help volunteers and youth workers to run youth groups. I provide them with advice, support, development and training for them to run a successful and positive space for young people. I help to find out key information that may assist them with certain projects. Working as a team at community events to engage with the public thus letting them know what we do and hopefully turning that in to new projects for young people.

Favourite par of your job: I am a people person and a child at heart. I really enjoy interacting with the volunteers as well as the young people. I love planning activities and taking part in them. There is something special about knowing someone has smiled because of something you did.

Hobbies: I love the outdoors, be it walking, running or mountain biking. I enjoy going to the theatre, especially with my granddaughter. Reading a good book is one of my favourite pastimes after a busy day. Listening to music and playing my saxophone is always a great stress buster.