Your guide to funding, vacancies, training, events and opportunities for the youth sector.

July 2019

Dear John,

Welcome to this issue of Clár na nÓg, where you'll find out about a new €5,000 grant, three new in-depth courses starting in September, your update on events and training across the youth work sector and much more. Enjoy reading!

NYCI News

Upcoming training, deadlines and calls

 

BodyRight – A Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention Programme for Young People Sept 12th, 13th, 26th & 27th
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Is your organisation in NYCI Membership? NYCI also provides expert training in areas including Child Protection, Development Education, Equality, Arts and Health. Find out more here >>
 


Youth Work Changes Lives National Showcase


Celebrating the value, diversity and vitality of youth work in Ireland today, the Youth Work Changes Lives showcase gave over 300 young people from every constituency in Ireland the chance to meet their local TDs and Senators and share with them first-hand what they do, what they learn and the benefits of youth work for them and their communities! Find out more >>
 

 


€5,000 grant available through STEAM in Youth Work Residency Grant Scheme


Do you have a good idea for a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths) project in your youth group but require the funding to work with a scientist, techie, engineer, artist or mathematician? Find out more about the grant here >>

 

Atlantic Ocean Youth Ambassadors Programme for Ireland 2019 – 2020

The Atlantic Ocean Youth Ambassadors is a new programme being piloted by the All Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance and the Marine Institute. Apply today!

 

Young Voices - youth consultation event


Join this consultation event for young people from across Ireland as part of the EU Youth Dialogue process. We'll be exploring and discussing issues relating to the future of work, youth work and rural youth. 22nd August Register here >>

 

Invitation to Tender: Study of Youth Arts Activity in Youth Work


We're seeking tenders from qualified individuals and organisations to undertake a research study of youth arts activity in youth work settings nationally. Find out more >>



Working with young people affected by homelessness


The next addition to the NYCI Equality and Intercultural Programme Access All Areas Diversity Toolkit is:  Working with young people who are affected by homelessness. This chapter looks at the needs of young people who have experienced, or who are at risk of, homelessness and offers examples of how youth services can meet their needs.
 
 

Call for International Advisory Committee members

The International Advisory Committee (IAC) advises and makes proposals to the Board of NYCI on international policies and activities and facilitates and promotes the involvement of member organisations in international activities. Find out more about how to get involved >>


Annual Asembly update


At our recent members' annual assembly (AGM) we were delighted to welcome Dubheasa Kelly (Scouting Ireland) to her new role as President of NYCI and also Lucy O’Donovan (Irish Girl Guides), Greg Tierney (Crosscare), Derrie Dylan (Macra) and Mark Kavanagh (Young Fine Gael) to the NYCI Board. The audited accounts were also approved and are available online here >>

 

Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention Programme for Young People


The NYCI National Youth Health Programme, in partnership with the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, are providing the Body Right programme to the youth work sector in September 2019. Express your interest here >>

 

3D printing for a sustainable world - competition


What does sustainability mean to you? Efficiency? Recycling? A better way of living? We are partnering with I-Form on this competition where they are inviting you to draw and describe your idea. The winning entry will be designed by I-Form researchers and printed on cutting edge 3D printing systems! Find out more >>



Member News


Digital Youth Work - The Manager’s Perspective

Youth Work Ireland: Free seminar and lunch to introducing our innovative Digital Readiness Self-assessment Tools for youth workers and youth organisations. Sept 25. Find out more here >>


The Wavelength Project

Gaisce – The President’s Award is inviting expressions of interest from organisations [NGOs, charities, community groups, youth organisations or any service supporting the project age cohort] working with 18-25 year olds who are seeking asylum, have refugee status or have been resettled into new communities around Ireland to take part in Wavelength.  Wavelength is an opportunity for young people to achieve a Gaisce Award.  This project is supported by a dedicated Project Manager Hannah Culkin who can be contacted at [email protected]
 

Wexford LGBT+ group

Wexford LGBT+ Support works with young LGBT+ people up to the age of 25 through the provision of youth work and we deliver a range of LGBT+ programmes to this group. It is a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space for young people to come and be themselves. Group times are every Thursday from 17:30- 20:00 and no need to make an appointment, new faces always welcome! FDYS also offer a 1:1 support service that can be available by making an appointment either by contacting Emma [email protected] or by calling 053 9123262.
 

Become a SpunOut.ie Ambassador


SpunOut.ie is currently accepting applications for their new volunteer, peer-to-peer support initiative, the SpunOut.ie Ambassador Programme. Ambassadors will complete a 4 day training this summer to become mental health workshop facilitators in secondary school and college settings. Get more information and apply here >>

 

CoderDojo Training for Youth Workers


CoderDojo are offering free, one-day training workshops, where they will support you to engage young people in coding in your youth organisation. In a number of locations nationwide. Book or find out more >>

 

Youth Theatre Ireland: Youth Theatre Support Schemes are Now Open

All strands of the Youth Theatre Support Scheme (Perform YT, Go See YT, Drama Facilitation Support, Youth Theatre Partnership, and Theatre Skills Training) are now open for applications. Click here to read more about each strand and to find the application form.

 


Vacancies

Foroige has a number of vacancies currently.

 

Other Youth Sector News

 


Elimination of Racial Discrimination


ENAR Ireland is coordinating the collective civil society report for the UN Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD).  To contribute to this report, complete this CERD questionnaire.

 

NUI Certificate in Digital Creativity in Youth Settings (Level 8) - Application Now Open

 
The certificate is a special purpose award designed for youth workers and educators who wish to develop a specialism, or advance their competence, in the emerging field of digital creativity and STEAM in youth settings. The Certificate is delivered by Camara Education Ireland and the DAPSS at Maynooth University. Starts Sep 2019. To download the brochure and application click  here.


LASC is looking for an organisation to share their office

Located on the Art and Business Campus at Drumcondra, Dublin, the Latin America Solidarity Centre (LASC) is a membership-based organisation focused on creating social change in Latin America and Ireland. LASC want to share their office with another related organization or association. To find out more, contact [email protected]. 

 

Jigsaw Online


Jigsaw Online is the newest addition to Jigsaw services, aiming to offer more options and greater choice to young people in Ireland who are looking for support in relation to their mental health. To find out more visit www.jigsawonline.ie
 


Nurturing Change-Makers, Imagining a Better World


Applications open for Creativity & Change Accredited Course! This accredited Special Purpose Award programme targets educators, change-makers, activists, artists, community workers, adult educators, youth workers, volunteers, and anyone who is interested how creative engagement can nurture global citizenship and empathic action around local and global justice themes. It takes place 1 weekend a month from September to May. Apply here before Aug 30th.


Dóchas Awards 2019


Nominations are now open for the Dóchas Awards 2019. The Dóchas Awards, now in their fifth year, are an opportunity to come together and celebrate the inspiring humanitarian and development work of individuals and organisations in the Dóchas network. Find out more >>


 

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