One of our family has taken a year-long sabbatical to follow her dreams. Becky, who has been working tirelessly at our company for the last few years, has flown the nest in Southampton to volunteer across the country.
Outside of work, her passion has always been dance. For the last 20 years, she’s done it all; from ballet to tap, to her newest style, street, but her love for the sport has never faded. Link that with her love for helping the younger generation and she’s in her element.
Helping out with Romsey Baptist Church for the last four years and teaching in various youth groups has given her the boost to venture away from home for the first time, take part in the Youth For Christ (YFC) gap year and gain a qualification in youth work.
Her role in YFC combines performing and teaching dance classes, and talking to young people who may be new to the gospel. Despite being based in Birmingham for the year, she will be travelling the length and breadth of the country, teaching and getting people involved in Christianity and the YFC values.
For Becky, this is her biggest step to date; leaving home for the first time and throwing herself into a completely new surrounding, but it’s a challenge she is more than capable of achieving.
Throughout the last year, she has been fundraising to help pay for the costs of the trip. However, as the scheme is non-profiting, the majority of money has been raised through generous donations from friends, family and businesses.
The cost for the year is £3000, which will pay for her accommodation, food, costumes and other travel expenses, but any other donations would be greatly appreciated and is all going to a brilliant cause for the children. If you would like to help out or donate some money, please reply to this blog and I will pass on the appropriate details.
As much as we miss her in the office, we hope she thoroughly enjoys her ‘year of a lifetime’ and will always be rooting for her success. Hopefully, we’ll also be able to get regular updates of her progress across the country. Good luck Becky!!
More details about YFC and the work they do is on their website:
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