Newsletter September 2021 |
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Youth Work Ireland Meath is delighted to welcome back our groups for some much needed INDOOR activities (in line with national health guidance). |
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#BulbsforBees Challenge Members of our Lightbulb Club had a great time planting special bulb pollinators as part of Gaisce - The President's Award BulbsForBees challenge. By doing this, they are making sure the bees will have plenty to eat next year. 🌱🐝 With our wild Irish bee population in decline, this is one thing we can all do to be part of a positive change. We're looking forward to planting more, as well as getting a commemorative certificate! |
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Youth Club News Work is well underway to get our youth clubs back up and running. Our dedicated volunteers are reaching out to their young members and also inviting new members to join up. We are assisting them in sourcing suitable premises to hold their youth club nights as unfortunately some venues are unavailable due to changes following restrictions. If you can help or would like to volunteer, please contact Lisa on 087-0906062 |
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Child Protection & Safeguarding Training will take place in the Youth Cafe, Navan on Saturday 23rd October. This essential training is free to all volunteers of our affiliated youth clubs. For further information and to book your space contact the office on 046 9093402 |
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Taster Workshops Ever wondered what you could do as a job? Have you an interest in something but don't know how to go about it? We are collaborating with Healthy Ireland and #HealthyMeath for young people to attend workshops that could lead to a new career. If you or someone you know is interested in finding out more just contact Peter on 046 9093402. |
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Young Carers new group starting Youth Work Ireland Meath is busy promoting their latest service for Young Carers. But it seems that the young carers are very hard to identify and recognise, especially as some of the young carers do not identify as a carer. So, what is a young carer? According to Family Carers Ireland, a young carer is any young person, under the age of 18 years of age, who is affected by or has to look after a family member with a serious illness, disability, mental health issue or addiction. Young carers often do more chores than other children would. On top of providing emotional support to the person they are caring for, they may also have to learn how to nurse them or look after their personal needs like bathing and dressing. It can be hard work being a young carer. |
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You can contact our Youth & Volunteer Support Worker Lisa on 087 0906062 for more information. Also, if you are a Young Carer Lisa is here to support you so don’t be shy and get in touch. |
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Youth Climate Justice Project We are delighted to partner with Youth Work Ireland on our latest Youth Climate Justice project. This project follows on from last year's Our Fair Planet programme. The project will support young people to create their own digital content and Sustainable Fashion to enable wider conversations to share their learning and views on climate justice issues. For further information or to participate contact us on 046-9093402 |
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Time to say Farewell So this month we thank and say goodbye to another wonderful student, Ciara, who has worked with us so brilliantly over the summer months. We wish Ciara all the best in her future studies. Pictured here Ciara is confirming that Youth Work Ireland Meath has signed up to Healthy Ireland's Not Around Us campaign. Our young people say: #nosmokingorvapingaroundus. |
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Budget 2022 Proper investment in our youth is vital. We are asking the Government to support youth services and young people in the upcoming budget. Add your voice and call on the Government to invest in young people and youth work. |
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- Arising from the pandemic, youth organisations have taken a big financial hit because fundraising campaigns by local groups and clubs and at national level had to be cancelled.
- The number of clubs and groups operating in the last year has halved and the numbers of volunteers able to contribute is a third of pre-covid levels. This means that thousands of young people don’t have access to youth services as organisations don’t have the volunteers or resources to run activities and services.
To sign the national petition click the link Invest in our Youth |
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Online Chat Service Have a question? Chat with a Youth Information Officer and they will get you an answer. The chat service is available between 4pm and 8pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). The service is here to support 16 to 25 year olds, parents/guardians, and people who work with young people. | | |
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They can help you with any questions you have, from education, employment, your rights and entitlements, social protection benefits, college grants, accommodation, and more. The Chat service is staffed by Youth Information Officers from centres across Ireland from YMCA Ireland, Crosscare and Youth Work Ireland. |
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Join our Team Are you interested in working and learning with young people? If so, we have a Youth Programme Assistant vacancy on our Community Employment Scheme. For further information on eligibility please contact the CE team at sportsdev.ce@gmail.com or phone 046 9029966 You can also find out more about the Community Employment Programme at this link CE |
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The Team Our Youth Workers are available during these testing times. Drop them a message and they will get back to you as soon as they are available. Geraldine 087 2306821 Peter 087 0683119 Lisa 087 0906062 Landline 046 9093402 Email: info@youthworkirelandmeath.ie |
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Our work is made possible by the support of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth UBU Your Place Your Space Scheme; LMETB; Meath County Council and Youth Work Ireland |
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