Youth Work Affairs

Important announcement:

LOCAL YOUTH CLUB GRANT SCHEME 2024

The Scheme supports voluntary youth club/group activities for young people; with priority given to clubs/groups catering for young people aged 10 – 21. The primary focus of the Scheme is to assist local volunteer-led youth clubs/groups that provide a programme of youth work activities for young people. In addition, other clubs/groups that work with young people, but are not specifically providing youth work, are also entitled to apply for funding under this scheme. Please note clubs/groups whose primary focus is sport are not eligible to receive funding under the terms of this Scheme.

Information and Closing date:

This year WWETB are using an Online Application Process through Submit.com. Click here to access link to Online Application Form

The Application Process is now open and will close on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM.

The form can be completed in more than one sitting.
You will need to allow cookies (functional cookies only) to make an application.
Click on next means all date up to that point is saved.
Applicants can pass required questions but will not be able to submit the application until all required fields are complete.
Where a choice needs to be made: Click in the box not on the drop-down menu button.
Once you complete an application you will receive a verification email, this has to be completed for applications to be submitted. Please ensure you check your spam/junk folders.

Late applications will not be accepted.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS GUIDANCE NOTE AND FORM

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS LYCGS CRITERIA

For direct support please contact Martin Fitzgerald

martinfitzgerald@Wwetb.ie – 086-3858781

What is Youth Work …

Firstly all work with young people is NOT Youth Work. Youth Work is non formal education and while work with young people focused on recreation or learning skills is valuable, Youth Work is based on a clear set of principles and is defined in the Youth Act 2001 and the Education and Training Board Act 2013 as:

…a planned programme of education designed for the purpose of aiding and enhancing the personal and social development of young persons through their voluntary involvement which is –

–(a) complementary to their formal, academic and vocational education and training; and

–(b) provided primarily by voluntary organisations.

Core Principles of Youth Work are…

Young person-centered, recognising the rights of young people and holding as central their active and voluntary participation.
Committed to ensuring and promoting the safety and well-being of young people.
Educational and developmental.
Committed to ensuring and promoting equality and inclusiveness in all its dealings with young people and adults.
Dedicated to the provision of quality youth work and committed to continuous improvement

What is role of WWETB in Youth Work ….

The role is laid down in the ETB Act 2013 which gives the Board a legislative responsibility in relation to Youth Work in Ireland. These are to: support the:
provision, coordination, administration and assessment of Youth Work services in its functional area.

Practical supports that the ETB provide in include:

Annual local youth club grant
Occasional grants for equipment and small capitals work
Occasional youth employability initiative funding and grants for work with the LGBTI+ community
Information on starting a youth work club or group
Support on the Quality Standards for youth clubs and projects
Certified Youth Work Training
Networking opportunities
Direction and access to Youth Work programme material

Resource	View/Download
Building Relationships Supporting Journeys, Enhancing Outcomes for Young People who are Not in Employment, Education or Training- Waterford	View/Download
Building Relationships Supporting Journeys, Enhancing Outcomes for Young People who are Not in Employment, Education or Training- Wexford	View/Download
WWETB Listening to our learners and showcasing good practice	View/Download
Bunclody Youth Connections Report	View/Download
Bunclody Youth Connections Review	View/Download