Get Involved
There are many different ways that you can get involved in NYCI, whether you are a young person, a youth worker, volunteer or simply interested in learning more about youth issues. NYCI has various working groups who advise NYCI on its work, many of whom currently have vacancies.
If you are aged 12-18 you may be interested in joining Dáil na nÓg. Dáil na nÓg means "youth parliament" and is a chance for the children and young people of Ireland to represent the views of all Irish children at national level.
Equally, there are many opportunities to get involved in international youth work, representing NYCI and Irish young people at international seminars and events, meeting young people from all over the world to discuss issues that affect young people and influence decision makers, organising an exchange or attending youth events in Ireland to discuss issues that affect young people worldwide.
SpunOut are launching a new Academy of Activism
SpunOut.ie is launching a new Academy of Activism aimed at young people with a passion for social justice between the ages of 18-25 who are interested in learning how they can set about making a difference in the world. This is a practical, free of charge training opportunity that will be offered to twelve lucky young people who want to learn how to make a difference in today's changing world. The Academy kicks off with a Galway intensive Summer School between August 6th and 8th.
New NYCI Youthwork Forum launched
NYCI has launched a new online Youth Work Forum at www.nyciforum.ie . The forum provides a networking opportunity for youth workers, and we hope it will support the sharing of experience and best practice on a range of issues, such as working with older teens, the theme of our recent conference.
Calling for NYCI's Vote at 16 Campaign group
The National Youth Council of Ireland is inviting young people to join its campaign on lowering the voting age to 16 in local and European elections. As part of NYCI’s campaign a Vote at 16 youth group will be established to advise and provide the voice for the campaign.