Youth Work Ireland Cork

National Network
Ireland
Address

11 Gurranabraher Road, Gurranabraher, Cork
Cork
Ireland

Telephone
00353 21 4399862
Telephone (other)
00353 85 8130558
Fax
00353 21 4399204
E-Mail
info@nyci.ie
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1983
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

Overview of Operational Structure Youth Work Ireland Cork shall operate from the following clearly defined operational procedure; Young People’s needs are addressed by Youth Workers Youth Worker’s needs are addressed by the Management and Administration Personal. Organisational needs are addressed by the Board of Management.

Mission and Objectives

Mission Statement To provide a community based response to young people’s needs by offering them the opportunity to contribute to and participate in social education, artistic and recreational activities. Aim The aim of Youth Work Ireland Cork is to provide a social justice based Community Youth Service to Young People within the geographic area of Cork City and County commensurate with the provision of services by other organisations affiliated to and members of Youth Work Ireland.

Main Projects / Activities

Who is it for & with: target group; partnerships; linkages; exchanges • The project targets young people who are not involved in any youth services and may be experiencing social exclusion. Young people aged between 7 and 23 years who are ‘at risk ‘ of alcohol/drug abuse and are at a disadvantage from fully engaging with life chances and life opportunities. All young people are welcome, there are over 250 young people currently attending the youth project. Referrals come from schools, parents, Gardai, word of mouth and from being part of inter agency groups. If groups have reached their full capacity and there isn’t an available place, then the young persons name is put on a waiting list. In order to provide a quality and an effective youth service building good relationships it is vital to work collaboratively with other agencies in areas such health, education justice and community. • • How you do it: modes of provision; methodologies The Youth Development project’s methods of work are undertaken through group work and individual, work with consultation is a large part of the process. Community Youth work is the key methodology that underpins the youth service, following models are the foundation for all programmes; • Personal Development • Social Education • Empowerment • Team building • Confidence building • Harm Reduction • Creative Development • Community Arts

Contact (1) Full Name
Eleanor O'Sullivan
Job Title
Director of Services
Head of the organisation
Eleanor O'Sullivan (Director)