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.
World No Tobacco Day: Young people highlight systematic, aggressive and sustained tactics to hook a new generation of users
NYCI’s national youth health programme supports youth work organisations to become health promoting organisations.
Online Safety and Awareness: Live Webinar for Youth Workers
The NYCI Child Protection Programme is partnering with CyberSafeIreland to offer a live webinar for youth workers, to raise awareness of what children and young people are doing online, and the associated risks and safeguards.
Need support with Digital Youth Work?
We have been heartened here at NYCI to see the incredible reactions from our members and across the youth work sector to these difficult times, and encouraged that our work to support you has been so well received.
BOOK UPCOMING TRAINING COURSES & EVENTS
*In person events and trainings currently suspended. Where possible remote/online alternatives will be provided. Check individual event 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.
Skills Summary Online Video Session
Skills Summary is an easy to use online tool that captures the skills young people gain by participating in non-formal education, such as youth work, volunteering and other out-of-school opportunities.
Journeying Toward inclusive practice
NYCI’s Equality and Intercultural Programme is offering a half day training to 8 youth work organisations across Ireland who are keen to develop their inclusive youth work.
Online Safety and Awareness: Live Webinar for Youth Workers
The NYCI Child Protection Programme is partnering with CyberSafeIreland to offer a live webinar for youth workers, to raise awareness of what children and young people are doing online, and the associated risks and safeguards.
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
Sign up for our online #SkillsSummary training and you will:
👾 Get an introduction to the tool
👽 Learn about its features
🤖 Find out how to use it for measurement
👻 Have the chance to ask questions
June 8 👉 http://bit.ly/36dNnsO
June 23 👉 http://bit.ly/2ZslXy7
NYCI aims to support the youth work sector to navigate the impact of #Covid19 on youth work and to be confident and informed about online safety. The best safeguard against online dangers is to be informed and internet-aware. https://bit.ly/3epsvlj
Our new Digital Youth Work support sessions provide case studies and a space to share your own experiences and needs: http://bit.ly/3fQgmYf
NYCI complies with The Governance Code for the Community, Voluntary and Charitable Sector in Ireland
NYCI supports Sustainable Development Goals
NYCI Supports Comhlámh’s Code of Good Practice
NYCI is a signatory of the Dochas Code of Conduct on Images and Messages