Jonty Godfrey
Youth Worker
Jonty started off life in rural Australia and floated between New South Wales, Queensland, Whangārei, Darwin, Hawkes Bay and Ōtepōti before putting down roots in Pōneke. He carried this momentum into his studies at Te Herenga Waka, undertaking a Bachelor of Arts and Honours degree focusing on international politics, human geography, migration and identity.
Over the last few years, Jonty has sought out opportunities to engage with and support a diverse range of youth and vulnerable people. He has volunteered in a football-based youth centre in Ghana, co-facilitated extra curricular homework programmes for refugee background children, provided disability support in residential and live-in systems, and coordinated volunteer activity for students within Wellington's charity scene.
Coming now off another long-term overseas sojourn, working with BGI within the Te Whare Taiohi programme offers a new set of challenges and opportunities. Jonty is very excited to engage with the kaupapa of BGI and bring fresh energy and commitment to connecting with our youth.