2 young people to represent Ireland in Cyprus EU visit.
The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) will bring young people from diverse backgrounds together today (Thursday, June 28th) at an event in Wood Quay, Dublin, to ensure their voices are heard in the EU.
NYCI’s We’re Here, Hear Us Now! is the national consultation on integration and inclusion in Ireland, which brings together young people and youth workers to tackle the issues and draft recommendations which will be brought to the next EU Youth Conference in Cyprus.
I have been involved with the voluntary and youth services sector for many years, first as a participant coming up through my local youth services, then as a volunteer and finally I took on a finance position over 25 years ago with Catholic Youth Care. Over the last 25 years I have seen much change and gained much experience within the sector.
I am a qualified member of Certified Public Accountants of Ireland. I am the Head of Finance of Youth Work Ireland National Office. Youth Work Ireland is part of a Federation with 20 Member Youth Services, that I have the pleasure of working alongside. Being part of a Federation, I also engage in looking at nationwide issues around financial, compliance and governance that may arise alongside my National Office & Federation colleagues. Given my current role, along with my years of financial experience within the Youth Sector, I believe I have the necessary skills to bring to the role of Treasurer of NYCI.
Youth work has played a significant role in my life, and its importance cannot be overstated. I consider myself lucky to be part of such a sector.