YHA Blog
Celebrating Welsh Tourism Week, YHA have announced 11 job vacancies at its 24-strong network of youth hostels in Wales. The new jobs follow the full re-opening of our network in Wales after the lifting of Covid restrictions on 28th March. As well as bedroom...
At YHA we are extremely lucky to be surrounded by stunning scenery and an abundance of nature. We want everyone to enjoy nature and the benefits it brings but we must work together to preserve our landscapes and help our natural environment. That’s why YHA is...
The leading youth charity YHA (England & Wales) has welcomed all 180 staff back to its national office on Dimple Road in Matlock. The office partially re-opened in August last year, however, due to Covid restrictions all staff were unable to be in the office...
Say hello to our Youth Advisory Team - our team of young people providing a youth voice in YHA’s governance and decision-making. Meet Christopher, Emily, Hannah, Jessica, Munashe, Tom, Amy, Tilly, Pavan, Evie, Katie, Bethanie, Louise and Zoya…Christopher...
More than 4,000 16 – 17-year-olds in England will take part in a life-enhancing four-night, five-day residential experience with YHA (England & Wales) this summer. The youth charity will be offering the residential element of the UK’s flagship National Citizen...
We are proud to announce a brand-new accommodation offering at the Eden Project for 2022. Airstreams, bell tents and Landpods will provide glamping accommodation at the Cornish eco visitor attraction are on sale now. The new accommodation offerings will sleep...
Four of us from the Youth Advisory Team recently spent the weekend together at YHA Edale Activity Centre. Having virtually volunteered together for 8 months, this was our first meeting in person. It was a great opportunity to get to know each other, discuss all the...
Nearly £1 million has been awarded to YHA (England & Wales) in the latest round of funding from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage. The £999,900 grant - the largest single grant awarded in this funding round - is now helping YHA to fully...
Connecting young people with nature is at the core of Generation Green. This funded project provides numerous opportunities to connect young people to nature, through outlets such as: volunteering roles jobs & training online learning outdoor experiences From...
The Youth Advisory Team provides direction and leadership to YHA. This is for the purpose of achieving YHA’s strategic objective that young people are included in governance and in all aspects of the charity’s decision-making. Here is the Youth Advisory Team's...
Ever wondered what it’s like to work for YHA? This first-hand blog is written by Rachel, team member at two of our Lake District hostels.Since moving to YHA Ennerdale last autumn – a quiet and remote part of the Lake District, away from the hustle and bustle of hot...
YHA is a leading youth charity. Youth voice is integral to all our work and an area that we continue to build on after the successful development of the YHA Youth Advisory Team in early 2020.In 2022 we will develop our work in Wales. We have significant assets in...
