Hello John,
I hope you've been having a good week.
Below you'll find your usual round-up of opportunities, updates, and events from across the youth sector - including our announcement of the next Climate Youth Delegate for Ireland!
All the best,
Sarah
NYCI
NYCI News
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Climate Youth Delegate Programme 2023
We're delighted to announce that Jennifer Salmon has been selected to join Ireland’s national and international climate change efforts, for a term of 20 months.
Find out more >>
NUI Certificate in Youth Arts now open for applications
Our new NUI Certificate in Youth Arts is now open for applications. We’re delighted to be partnering with Maynooth University to deliver this exciting new Level 7 NUI Certificate. This part-time programme runs from October 2023 – May 2024 and is designed for anyone working in non-formal education, and looking to learn more about the concepts, principles and practice of youth arts.
Find out more >>
Member News
ECO-UNESCO: Young Environmentalist Awards
ECO-UNESCO's Young Environmentalist Awards Finals and Showcase took place on Friday, the 26th of May. It was a fantastic day with over 1000 attendees at the Convention Centre Dublin. Congratulations to all the winners, especially our Super Juniors from Ronanstown Youth Service, who won the Best Display Award.
Find out more >>
MRCI: Challenge for Change
Do you want to set yourself a goal, have fun, and raise funds? Join MRCI this July by setting yourself a challenge and fundraise with them
Find out more >>
IAYO: Irish Youth Baroque Orchestra
Some of Ireland’s finest young string, wind, and harpsichord musicians have been selected to play in this year’s Irish Youth Baroque Orchestra which will culminate in a concert taking place in St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, Dublin on Saturday, 22 July 2023. Tickets are €15 / €10 concessions and will be available on the door of the venue
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Is your organisation an NYCI Member?
As well as advocating on your behalf, NYCI provides advice, networking and development opportunities, and expert training in all areas of youth work, including child protection, development education, equality, arts, health, and more. Find out more >>
Vacancies
VSI: Marketing and Communications Officer & Programmes Officer: ESC volunteer vacancies
Foróige: Youth Officer, Programme Coordinator, and more
Other Youth Sector News
Public Consultation on a new Action Plan for Youth Services
DCEDIY'S Public Consultation on the new Action Plan for Youth Services has opened today and will run until Friday July 14th.
Find out more >>
Community Town-Hall: Finding Your Voice
On Saturday July 15th, Black and Irish will bring together the Black and Mixed-Race, Irish community to discuss people’s thoughts and experiences of education, housing, health, culture, and what they hope for the future of Ireland. Far more than merely allowing for conversation, the event aims to bring about tangible change!
Register >>
Teenpath study survey
Shona Lee, a postdoctoral researcher at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, is leading the Teenpath COVID research study, which is collecting responses from young people aged 16-25 about their mental health and well-being since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fill out survey >>
Fingal Libraries: Mental Health Podcasts
To mark European Mental Health week, Fingal Libraries have recorded 2 podcasts with psychotherapist Amber Roche. The first one deals with common mental health issues and the second one covers everyday tips for good mental health.
Listen >>
STAND: Ideas Collective summer bootcamp for changemakers
Applications are open for the Ideas Collective, STAND’s summer boot camp for changemakers. We take students and recent graduates on a three-month journey of training, experiential learning and coaching to help you develop the mindsets, confidence, and practical tools to develop action-focused projects for positive change.
Find out more and register >>
ICCL: Working with Victims of Crime
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties will be hosting a free day of training for professionals and volunteers who work with victims of crime in two locations in Ireland; in Limerick on Thursday 22 June 2023, and in Dublin on Thursday 29 June 2023.
Find out more and register >>
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