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 has had on their lives.
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 >>
Youth Work Changes Lives - Share Your Story
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 >>
Invitation to Tender: Exploring Ethnic Diversity Amongst Youth Workers
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 >>
Youth Services Grant Scheme Reform Project implementation
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 >>
Ireland's representative to key UNECE Committee
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.
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Working with Autistic Young People: new guide
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 >>
Sign up to Ireland's First Climate Justice Charter
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 >>
Discussing War with Young People
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 >>
Member News
Green Steps programme
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 >>
School Climate Survey
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 >>
Blossom Ireland Summer Challenge 2022
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 >>
UNESCO Climate Change Education Survey
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 >>
Erasmus+ Trips
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 >>
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
IAYO: Youth Participation Officer
Scouting Ireland: Learning and Development Support Officer
Foróige: Youth Officer, Volunteer Coordinator, and more
Other Youth Sector News
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 >>
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 >>
Find out more >>
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.
