Please contact our housing manager, Jeremy Theeten, by calling 01392 410530 or emailing jeremy.theethen@ymcaexeter.org.uk. Please note: details of an application can only be given to the applicant (or their Social Worker/Support Worker). If you are a friend or family member we will be unable to share these details with you without permission from the applicant.
What accommodation is available through YMCA Exeter and how can I apply for it?
We have three stages of accommodation across the city where young people can become part of a family. Stage 1 is a 31 bedroom residential centre in St David’s Hill and is the entry point for all young people Stage 2 is a set of four shared houses in Newcourt, near Ikea and the Sandy…
Do you provide help with searching or applying for jobs?
Unfortunately, we only provide support in this area to people who are living in our accommodation. But the Co-Lab in Exeter provides some great resources and courses: https://www.colabexeter.org.uk/courses
Do you have any jobs available?
You can check our jobs page on the website for updates or subscribe to our jobs mailing list: https://wellbeing.ymcaexeter.org.uk/tell-me-about/jobs/
Does YMCA Exeter accept clothing/goods donations?
We occasionally accept donations, but we usually put out a special request when we need specific items. There is a YMCA charity shop in Newton Abbott that supports the work of YMCA South Devon. Or you could try donating to other local charities – Hospicare charity shop on Fore Street in Exeter.
Can I volunteer with YMCA Exeter?
YMCA Exeter has lots of volunteering opportunities. Please contact Sue Wilson, our Volunteer Coordinator. Sue will find out about your strengths and key skills and discuss the various types of volunteering roles currently available. Sue will also guide you through the application process and be your first point of contact for any volunteering related queries….
How can I donate to YMCA Exeter?
On our website – https://wellbeing.ymcaexeter.org.uk/i-would-like-to-help/donate/ Bacs payment – we can provide our bank details. (Please find details below) Account name: City of Exeter YMCA Account number: 00982170 S/C: 12-13-55 Over the phone by card – 01392 410530 Make a cheque payable to ‘YMCA Exeter’ and post to YMCA Exeter, 39/41 St David’s Hill, Exeter, Devon,…
How are you supporting your young people during covid-19?
In a global crisis young people need us more than ever. At YMCA Exeter we are supporting our residents and all the young people and communities we support in a variety of ways. Lockdown is a testing time for everyone and our focus has been on helping the people we support to thrive during this…
Do you share your Christian faith with the communities you support?
Our Christian faith is the essence of who we are and the young people and communities we support are aware of our faith distinctive. We believe God deeply cares about us, our work and those we serve, so we trust him and prayerfully seek his help in all we do. We do all we can…
Does your faith impact who you work with?
Our Christian faith is central to our work. We support young people and communities of all faiths and none. Who we support is not dependent on belief. We actively look for opportunities to make a transformative impact on young lives in the communities where we work, and believe that every person is ofequal value. We…