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.
Youth Participation Network
We are currently seeking youth worker’s, volunteers and young leaders to join us in creating a dynamic space for young people to shape their world and be heard at European level.
Sign up to our new Meditation Sessions series for youth workers
Announcing the ‘Meditation Sessions’ a free month-long meditation journey focused on you and your wellbeing. To mark the arrival of spring and the end of what […]
Call for the submissions to the What’s the Story?: Narrative in Youth Work and Youth Studies conference
NYCI, in partnership with Leargas and NUI Maynooth, are launching the new International Youth Work youthworkandyou.org module on International Youth Work in a European programmes context, at the What’s the Story?: Narrative in Youth Work and Youth Studies conference. This is the 4th Maynooth International Youth Studies Conference and takes place online on 24-25 June 2021.
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.
Child Protection Programme 2021 Live Webinar Series: Online Safety and Awareness
For this webinar, The Child Protection Programme has partnered with CyberSafeKids 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.
Info session ESC funding possibilities for Youth Arts Projects
TRAINING DESCRIPTION We are delighted to Collaborate with Léargas to bring you this online session exploring the possibilities within the ‘Solidarity Grant’ for youth arts projects. Solidarity […]
Film Editing when Working with Young People
This two-part training will develop youth workers’ practical skills in digital photography so that they feel inspired and confident to use film making and editing as an artistic medium with young people.
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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What have young people to say about 2020? How have youth workers been responding to this through the pandemic? @Youth_Pact present the research findings today #youngvoices #peaceiv @nycinews @pobal @cooperationirl @UlsterUni @SEUPB @TransformPeace4 @CentreDialogue @Futures4Youth
Join us to learn about youth arts project funding from the European Solidarity Corps! There’s an online information session next Thursday. @Leargas https://bit.ly/3cvAoaY
Massive thank to @nycinews and @Daizobrien for holding the wonderful workshop I just attended in preparation for the upcoming #youth consultation on the future of @EirGrid - Absolutely essential we have young voices in this conversation. #ClimateAction #SDG7 #SDG13 #SDG12
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