The Lighthouse: A Teenager in Rebellion Who Found His Path
The spotlight in The Lighthouse this week is on John Friðrik Bond Grétarsson, project manager of Hamar, a youth centre that opened in the old Tax Office at 14 Suðurgata in Hafnarfjörður just under a year ago. In this episode, John tells us about the energy he was full of as a young child and his struggle to harness it and find his path. As a young man, he decided to study leisure and social studies, thereby using his experience and story to empower and encourage other young people.
The spotlight in The Lighthouse this week is on John Friðrik Bond Grétarsson., project manager of Hamar, a youth centre that opened in the old
The tax office at 14 Suðurgata in Hafnarfjörður, almost a year ago. In this
In this episode, John tells us about the energy he was full of as a young child and
his struggle to harness the energy and find his path. As a young man, he decided to
studying leisure and social studies and thus utilising their experience and history
to strengthen and encourage other young people.
John Bond was, by his own account, cheerful, in high spirits, impulsive and full of mischief.
exceptionalities, and school is not necessarily the setting where these qualities of his
they had a good time. He was in rebellion for several years but decided, at 16
At the age of ___, to play with his parents and the child protection committee when they were imposed on him.
ultimatums about going into long-term care out of town or taking part in
a prevention project here in Hafnarfjörður which was tailored around him and other energetic people
of boys and friends. The group named the project UÁB – adolescents on the road to recovery – and shaped
in the subsequent environment and social activities where they were allowed to flourish in their own way
premises and based on one's own abilities under good guidance. On this
At a certain point, John saw the light and the advantages of stopping the rebellion, taking part and becoming
a role model and friend to young people who are finding their feet in life. After graduation
John worked for several years at Vinakot, a homely residential facility and
A service centre for young people with multiple problems.
John also tells us about the work that is taking place.
in Hamrin and how he doesn't want to be „the boss“ in the job. The young people themselves
take complete charge of organising evening openings, but the day-to-day work and reception of various and
a variety of young people of all ages with different interests throughout the day is on
his hand. John and the youths shaped and
created the youth centre and its work from scratch, and the work is still in development and
will remain.
Interviews with interesting people
individuals who work for the benefit of the municipality
In The Lighthouse, interesting individuals who work are interviewed.
for the benefit of the town. Thus, the municipality's services are addressed, an interesting topic.
development projects and challenges in a diverse range of fields. The podcast opens at
More detailed coverage of individual projects, services and issues that are high-profile
in the discussion each time. All episodes of Vitans can be accessed on the website.
in Hafnarfjörður, but also on podcast platforms such as Spotify and Simplecast.
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