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Bus Teams
The
bus teams are at the heart of what we do.
Serving
as mobile youth centres, they enable local churches to meet the needs of young
people where they are.
Our
customised buses currently go out on a weekly basis during the evening to
various locations throughout South East Essex. The volunteers on the bus gives
the young people a listening ear, support and a safe environment to socialise.
Facilities
on the buses include a free coffee bar serving hot chocolate, tea and coffee,
play station or Xbox, TV's, videos, prayer room and comfy places to relax and
chill out.
We
offer full training to every volunteer and they are equipped to deal with most
problems and difficult questions. Their role is to meet, befriend and build a
positive relationship with young people.
This
part of the project has been running for over 15 years and it is a very
successful part of the work we do, as it has not only helped the young people
who come onto the bus, but it has helped the local community by reducing the
local crime rate amongst young people.
We
have also been given a great opportunity from Grays Police who have funded the
buying and equipping of a bus just for the
Where
to find them?
Monday -
Lidl car park off Manor Road, Laindon. (SS15
5PT
Tuesday - St Martins Square, Basildon. (SS14 1DT)
Tuesday - Car park off Thames Road, South Grays. (RM17 6JT)
Wednesday - Car Park of Cowdray Hall, West Thurrock
Thursday - Websters Way, Rayleigh. (SS6 8JD)
Thursday
- Back of Corringham Police Station. (SS17
7RD)
Friday -
Asda, South Woodham Ferrers
For
more information, click on the team that you would like to know more about.
Like
to come on board?
For Churches…
It
takes about 6 months to get a team together, train them and sort out locations
etc. Your church needs to find 12-15 people to form a team, as we need at
least 8 members every week to enable the bus to go out. The more team members,
the better rota you can have.
We
would also look to you to raise the finances needed to run the team but we can
help you to do this.
Why
not consider working with other local churches as this often helps with
providing team members and the finance.
Contact
the office
team@barnbus.org.uk
for a copy of our Church Pack that gives more
information about starting a bus team.
For
Individuals…
We
are always looking for people to join our current bus teams, please get in
touch if you would like to be involved. Please
contact the office for a team member’s pack.
If you would
like to see the bus in action to allow you to know if you want to become a team
member then we can arrange for you to visit a bus team.
Why not consider becoming one of our bus drivers.
Click here if you wish to become
one of our Drivers.
To financially support a bus team see the
For Individuals
section