August 2023
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 how you can get involved with our growing Global Youth Work team!
All the best,
Sarah
NYCI
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Remember to check out our News Feed for regular updates. Read our most recent update >>
Local Champions announced
We are delighted to announce that Adam Blighe, Finlay Thomson, Niall Brady, Sam Brooks, Leo Galvin, Luke O’Gorman, Londiwe Ndlovu, Regan Maher, Rachel Trimble, Princess Graham, Anna McWey, Doireann Walsh, Molly Hickey and Denise Harding have been selected as Local Champions for their constituencies.
Find out more >>
Contract for Services: Evaluation of Certificate in Global Youth Work and Development Education
NYCI is seeking tenders from qualified people to independently evaluate the Maynooth University NUI Certificate in Global Youth Work and Development Education, which is a Level 8, Special Purpose award delivered in partnership by the National Youth Council of Ireland and the Centre for Youth Research and Development at the Department of Applied Social Studies in Maynooth University.
Get involved >>
Save The Date – Our National Conference Returns
To support the collective effort to realise the Vision for Youth Work, we are excited to announce our National Conference on the vision. The conference will take place on Friday 8th December 2023.
Find out more >>
Letterkenny Youthreach awarded Bronze Health Quality Mark
Letterkenny Youthreach was awarded a Bronze Standard Health Quality Mark (HQM) by the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) in recognition of their work on health promotion for young people.
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‘Leaving No One Behind’ …and why it’s important
Our Global Youth Work team with our Youth2030-Global Youth Work partners Concern Worldwide, Trócaire, Maynooth University, and Irish Aid have created this animation on Leaving No One Behind to help you get to grips with some of the issues facing young people in Ireland and around the globe.
Watch full video >>
WE’RE HIRING: Youth 2030 Programme Administrator
Our Youth2030 team is hiring a Global Youth Work Administrator, who will execute tasks in the area of administration and assist and support the Youth 2030 team.
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Global Youth Work Learners Network
The next GWLN meeting will take place IN PERSON at 10:30am on Tuesday 19th September, in Dublin.
Find out more and register >>
Local Champions announced
On 18 May 2023 North-South Youth Work Sector Practice Development Hub hosted a one-day conference to demonstrate and increase understanding of the value and contribution of a youth work methodology to meeting the developmental and well-being needs of LGBTQI+ young people across the island of Ireland.
Find out more >>
Member News
ECO-UNESCO: Environmental Toolkit Launch
ECO-UNESCO's Youth Action For Nature And Wellbeing programme is launching an environmental toolkit event on the 11th of August at the Airfield Estate in collaboration with Erasmus+.
Register interest >>
No Name Club: Volunteers Wanted
No Name Club is actively seeking new volunteers to join existing clubs and to also set up new youth clubs in your area.
Find out more >>
IAYO: Esker Festival Orchestra
Esker Festival Orchestra’s 10th anniversary celebration will feature performances of Gustav Mahler’s legendary Symphony No. 2 ‘Resurrection’ on Saturday, 19 August in Galway Cathedral and on Sunday, 20 August in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin at 8pm.
Buy your tickets >>
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
NYCI: Youth 2030 Programme Administrator
YSI: Operations Manager
Foróige: Youth Officer, Programme Coordinator, and more
Other Youth Sector News
Fairtrade Ambassador Programme
Fairtrade Ireland has just relaunched their Ambassador programme, and they are looking for 15 – 20 Ambassadors to assist in carrying out a Fairtrade survey of all of the vendors.
Find out more and apply >>
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The E-Bulletin goes out to over 5,000 subscribers with an interest in youth issues. It is a great opportunity both to let the sector know about the fantastic work your organisation does and to target youth workers and those interested in youth work issues directly.
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