See below details for two exciting events coming up in September for voluntary youth work providers!
This is an opportunity to get involved in conversations on the future of the voluntary youth work sector in NI. You can sign up by scanning the QR code below;
Please find information in relation to Nurture in Nature training for practitioners in the Southern Trust Area working directly to support families in early years. The training is an introduction to promoting and supporting play in the natural environment and is coordinated and funded by Clare Drummy, Southern Trusts Physical Activity Lead, PWB.
Click here to view Nurture in Nature Flyer
Training details:
Date: Thursday 26th September.
Time: 10.00 am – 2.00 pm (you must attend the full session)
Location: Kinnego Bushcraft Centre, Oxford Island, Lurgan, Craigavon
What to expect on the day:
The day will consist of a mix of theory and practical activities in the outdoors to facilitate play with children and young people and build capacity with staff to support families in the ethos and huge benefits of the great outdoors.
The session will include a range of activities such as:
To complete the expression of interest click : https://forms.office.com/e/br4b4Q2YaR Please complete by Friday 28th June 2024. Applicants will be notified if they have received a place by Friday 5th July 2024. We ask that only those who are able to share the learnings from the training with families in their role apply. Numbers are restricted to max 15 for the training.
Just to note: this is not a prerequisite to Forest School training.
Short course on Early Adversity and Developmental Trauma with Ulster University School of Psychology.
Contact Dr. Dominic McSherry; d.mcsherry@ulster.ac.uk for more information.
Springboard are currently recruiting young people for new Programmes:
Flyer – Journeys consists of 4 distinct programmes, each tailored to specific needs, aimed at young people aged between 16 – 24 years from across the Greater Belfast area, depending on what programme they choose. Journeys provides young people the opportunity to create positive change both for themselves and their communities. There are four key themes that underpin Journeys which are Personal development, Good Relations, Citizenship and Employability.
Flyer – YouthStart provides participants aged 16 – 30 assistance to work out their career aspirations and steer through their employability and career pathway.The programme supports individual development to build confidence, overcome barriers and understand their tailored career development ‘map’. The programme can be tailored around the individual through 1-1 support, group work and training to meet specific needs.
Flyer – HeadStart is a Skills for life and work programme working with 16-23* year olds (criteria applies). The programme operates over one year, 4 days per week starting in September. Young people can gain Level 1 in Youth Work or Level 1 in Business Administration as well as Essential Skills in Maths, English and ICT. Young people will also build key personal and employability skills through work placements.
Flyer – Ignite is a fun based learning programme for 14-17 years olds to get involved in relationship building, social action projects, personal development and confidence building, residentials, new experiences and celebration event.
Participants from both the Journeys and HeadStart programmes can benefit from:
