Get inspired!
Stories from volunteers, about how youth work volunteering changed their lives
Jessica – my found family
I found there was a space between having babies and having kids at school, and I was at a bit of a loss
Louisa – showing young people that they have choices
He looked at me and he said: “shouting is the only way I ever get heard.”
Blessing – the girl from direct provision
It was their first time coming across a Black Irish person and they were really intrigued
NYCI is the representative body for voluntary youth organisations in Ireland. We use our collective expertise to act on issues that impact on young people.
The Covid-19 outbreak represents a major challenge for the youth work sector.
It changes the way we all must work. With that in mind, we’re bringing together resources, training and advice to support you through this time.
Contacting our team
We are working remotely as much as possible at the moment.
The best way to contact us is by email: you’ll get our staff contact details here.
NEWS
Stay up to date with the latest news and information on our work in the youth sector in Ireland.
Working Safely in a Youth Club
This updated resource Working Safely in a Youth Club is designed to offer guidance to youth leaders on ways in which they can provide a safe environment for their young people.
BOOSTING THE IMPACT OF PEACE WITH THE YOUTHPACT PROJECT
Over the last four years the EU funded ‘YouthPact’ project – of which NYCI was a partner – has been busy supporting and working with eleven […]
SPARK Youth Arts Festival – sign up now!
We are delighted to announce the SPARK Youth Arts Festival! Join us online and in-person from February 14th – 18th 2022 for a celebration of youth arts!
BOOK UPCOMING TRAINING COURSES & EVENTS
*The majority of our events currently take place online. A small number of trainings are delivered in-person. Check individual listings below for details*
Click on any of the events below to find out more about them, or click here to see all available training and events that you can book online.
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
DESCRIPTION This is a two day course offered in conjunction with St John of God’s, Mental Health First Aid Ireland. Please note that due to Government […]
Mindout: Promoting Social and Emotional Wellbeing: A Programme for Young People in Youth Work Settings – February 2022
DESCRIPTION This 2-day interactive training is based on the evidence based MindOut resource developed in 2004 and recently revised by NUI Galway and the HSE Health […]
Event 1 – Monday 14th – Working Together: Collaboration in Youth Arts
What can we achieve when we work together? How can collaboration support the strategic development of youth arts in Ireland?
PROGRAMMES
Our programmes provide expert guidance, practical training and user-friendly resources to support your work with young people.
Become a member of the NYCI
Join the representative body for youth organisations in Ireland and take advantage of the benefits for your organisation
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Minister @RodericOGorman encourages everyone to get involved in the consultation announced today on the next national policy framework for children & young people.
Have your say here: https://www.gov.ie/en/consultation/b0f0a-public-consultation-on-the-next-government-policy-framework-for-children-and-young-people-in-ireland/
Who is blocking vaccines to poorer countries? Is this a matter of justice or letting ‘the market decide’?
Join us on Monday 31st Jan w #PeoplesVaccine Alliance Ireland @OxfamIreland 4-5pm to demystify big pharma, patents and Covid-19 vaccine supplies. https://developmenteducation.ie/blog/2022/01/24/vaccine-equality-for-all-what-you-need-to-know-event/
Local youth groups in Ireland urgently need people with all kinds of experience and skill to sign up as volunteers. I’ve signed up - will you join me? #CommunityIsYou https://www.youth.ie/community-is-you/
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