Hello John,
I hope this finds you well.
October is here and we have lots of supports and training lined up for you in the coming weeks, which you'll find below. We've also put together your usual round-up of opportunities, updates, and events from across the youth sector.
All the best,
Sarah
NYCI
NYCI News
Upcoming training, deadlines, and calls
Remember to check out our Covid-19 hub for more resources, training, and advice. Read our most recent update >>
Share your ideas and win STEAM equipment
As part of ‘Creating Our Future’ NYCI is giving away twenty €100 cash prizes for STEAM equipment to use with your youth groups or learners. The closing date for entries is 31st October 2021.
Learn more >>
NUI Certificate in Global Youth Work and Development Education
Have you ever thought about a Global Youth Work approach and how relevant that is to your youth work practice in today’s globalised world? Have you thought about gaining a recognised qualification in this area?
If so, our Level 8 NUI Certificate in Global Youth Work and Development Education delivered by NYCI in partnership with Maynooth University, may be of interest. Deadline to apply: 25th October 2021
Register your interest >>
Development Education and SDG Map
NYCI have created an interactive online map that highlights current Development Education and SDG focused youth work across Ireland. We are inviting organisations and educational institutions to submit your projects and courses to us, so that we can showcase you and your work on this map.
Submit a listing >>
Youth Work and Covid-19: 2021 Research
80,000 less young people engaged, since the outbreak of the pandemic. That’s once of the stark figures highlighted by our new report, ‘2021 Review of the Youth Work Sector Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic’, published last week. Find out more, watch the launch or get your copy of the report >>
New Skills Summary Resource
We have developed a new Skills Summary resource; Skills Summary in Practice: How Youth Organisations in Ireland are Using the Tool. It aims to give you some inspiration for how you can incorporate Skills Summary into your work.
Explore the new resource >>
Covid-19: guidance for youth services
We will continue to update you on our ongoing engagement with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth regarding the Covid-19 Guidance for Youth Organisations on behalf of the youth work sector.
Check our most recent update >>
Member News
Gaisce's #BulbsForBees
Gaisce are encouraging everyone, regardless of age, location or size of back garden, to plant a pollinator friendly bulbs as part of their 35th Anniversary celebrations. All those who participate will be eligible for a commemorative Gaisce certificate.
Find out more >>
Girls' Brigade Ireland Registration
Girls’ Brigade Ireland's companies are starting to open back up around the country for their 2021-2022 session and will welcome returning and new members in the coming weeks.
Find out more >>
Sign up to Young Social Innovators 2021/22
What matters now to the young people that you work with? Find out and support them through Young Social Innovators. Registration is open for YSI's Social Innovation Action Programmes for the 2021/2022 academic year with facilitator training taking place on Oct 9th and Oct 15th.
Find out more >>
Lunchtime Learning Session - LGBTI+ Youth Work
Youth Work Ireland's upcoming lunchtime learning session will provide a space for practitioners within the Youth Work Ireland Federation to share work practices that have been impactful in their work, and to identify responses to challenges they face.
Register your interest >>
Bystander Intervention Training Programme
As part of the Better Than Before campaign SpunOut are offering 150 young people the opportunity to access to UCC's free Bystander Intervention Training Programme.
Register now >>
The Young Environmentalist Awards 2022
ECO-UNESCO's Young Environmentalist Awards (YEA) are an all-Ireland environmental awards programme that recognises and rewards young people who raise environmental awareness and improve the environment.
Register now >>
Stand Up Awareness Week: LGBTI+ Training for Youth Services
The national LGBTI+ young organisation, BeLonG To Youth Services, is hosting a free online training for Youth Workers on Wednesday, October 20th which will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to feel confident hosting Stand Up Awareness Week in your service.
Sign up >>
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
Voluntary Service International (VSI): Treasurer and Trustee
Young SVP: Youth Development Officer
Other Youth Sector News
Wexford Youth Film Festival 2021
Wexford Youth Film Festival are delighted to announce that submissions for the 2021 festival are now being accepted.
The film festival is aimed at Primary and Secondary school aged pupils from around the Wexford area or with a connection or an interest in Wexford. Closing date for film entries is 16th October 2021.
Find out more >>
Northern Ireland Youth Forum Survey
The NIYF are working on a major cross border piece of research targeting 11-25 year olds across the island of Ireland. The research aims to gather the views of young people on topics such as identity, culture, covid-19, the past and the future. Respondents have the chance to win a £50 voucher and can also sign up to be involved in a North South Youth Forum.
Fill out survey >>
Highlight your Event or Update
Send your news, events, and activities for inclusion in the next edition of Clár na nÓg, the youth sector newsletter, to [email protected].
Format: keep submissions concise (three lines or shorter). Include a link to your website where readers can find out more.
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.
