Your guide to training, events, vacancies, and opportunities across the youth sector this August

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


** August 2022
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Hello John,

I hope you're keeping well.

Below you'll find your usual round-up of opportunities, updates, and events from across the youth sector - including our call for young people to share their stories about the life changing impact youth work ([link removed]) has had on their lives.

All the best,

Sarah
NYCI

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NYCI News
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Upcoming training, deadlines, and calls
* Invitation to Tender: Exploring Ethnic Diversity Amongst Youth Workers ([link removed]) deadline Aug 16

* Responding to a Disclosure ([link removed]) Sep 21

* Introduction to Circus Skills in Youth Work ([link removed]) Oct 3

* Caring for the Caregiver: A Mindfulness Programme for Compassionate Self Care ([link removed]) Oct 13 - Dec 1

* One World Week 2022 ([link removed]) Nov 19 - 26

* Are You on the Map? Development Education and SDG Work Nationwide ([link removed]) add your work now

* Global Youth Work - Local to Global training ([link removed]) on demand

Remember to check out our Covid-19 hub ([link removed]) for more resources, training, and advice. Read our most recent update >> ([link removed])



** Youth Work Changes Lives - Share Your Story
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We are running the Youth Work Changes Lives campaign in August and September on behalf of our members, to ensure that the Government is aware of the need to increase investment in youth work and young people ahead of Budget 2023.
Find out more >> ([link removed])


** Invitation to Tender: Exploring Ethnic Diversity Amongst Youth Workers
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We are inviting research tenders on the Profile and Experiences of Minority Ethnic Youth Workers and Volunteers working in the Irish Youth Work Sector.
Find out more >> ([link removed])


** Youth Services Grant Scheme Reform Project implementation
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The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) has announced that the Youth Services Grant Scheme (YSGS) Reform Project is moving into its implementation phase, with key reforms to be in place for the January 2024 funding cycle. Read the DCEDIY press release >> ([link removed])


** Ireland's representative to key UNECE Committee
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We are delighted to announce that Eimear Manning of our Youth 2030 team has been appointed Ireland's representative to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Steering Committee on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)'s Youth Network.
Find out more >> ([link removed])


** Working with Autistic Young People: new guide
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We are delighted to share the next addition to our Access All Areas Diversity Toolkit with you: Working with Autistic young people. It was was written by NYCI and Jessica K Doyle, and informed by previous work by Youth Theatre Ireland and AsIAm.
Find out more >> ([link removed])


** Sign up to Ireland's First Climate Justice Charter
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The Climate Justice Charter is a tool that supports youth organisations to contribute to the systemic change needed, through easy-to-follow principles and on-going support for its signatories.
Sign up >> ([link removed])


** Discussing War with Young People
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As a youth sector, we know that young people are interested and aware of the situation in Ukraine and it is important to acknowledge this. We’re including this resource here again to help you provide space for this discussion.
Find out more >> ([link removed])



** Member News

Green Steps programme
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ECO-UNESCO are running their Green Steps employability programme for young people aged 15-24 years old, ideally not in employment, or are looking for a career in the green sector. The course is 12 weeks and starts the first week of September.
Find out more >> ([link removed])


** School Climate Survey
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Belong To want to know what school is like for LGBTQ+ youth! In partnership with Columbia University, New York, Belong To have launched their School Climate Survey, asking LGBTQ+ young people across Ireland what second-level school is like for them. The survey is open now and will run until August 8th.
Fill out survey >> ([link removed])


** Blossom Ireland Summer Challenge 2022
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Supporting young people with intellectual disabilities across the country, the Blossom Summer Challenge is your chance to have fun – and provide lifechanging supports to our community! Simply set yourself an exercise-based challenge, wait for your free fundraising pack to arrive and get moving!
Learn more >> ([link removed])


** UNESCO Climate Change Education Survey
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If you are a young person between 12 – 25 years old, tell us what you think about climate change education by filling out the survey before 8 August 2022.
Fill out survey >> ([link removed])


** Erasmus+ Trips
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Ógras is going international with Erasmus+ with trips to Croatia this week and to Italy in August. A group of 5 young musicians is currently in Croatia to share and learn about music and culture, and 6 Ógras members will be focusing on Mental Health and nature in Italy in August as part of an educational trip with Erasmus+.
Find out more >> ([link removed])

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 ([link removed]) >> ([link removed])

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** Vacancies
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IAYO: Youth Participation Officer ([link removed])
Scouting Ireland: Learning and Development Support Officer ([link removed])
Foróige: Youth Officer, Volunteer Coordinator, and more ([link removed])

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** Other Youth Sector News

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UCD Body image event

Body Image and Society (BIaS) is a public event funded by the Irish Research Council in association with Bodywhys to be hosted in UCD's University Club on 11th August.
Register >> ([link removed])

Migrant Solidarity Resources

There are some resources that have been developed by Comhlámh to support migrant solidarity responders, which may be of particular interest/use at the present time.
Download resource >> ([link removed])
Find out more >> ([link removed])

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Highlight your Event or Update
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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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