In fact, Feltham became the first recipient of the YMCA youth worker of the year award in early November after facing stiff competition from YMCA youth workers across England. "If you put 100 per cent in you will get 100 per cent out," says Feltham. And listening to some of the young residents who nominated him shows how this has paid off.
"I've had a lot of problems over the past year and Jon is always there for me," says one young resident Mateusz. "I get nervous going to appointments and Jon always changes his work shifts to go with me."
It is not hard to see why both colleagues and young people warm to Feltham. He is lively, enthusiastic and down-to-earth, but most of all he is committed to helping others.
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