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OPPORTUNITIES<br />
youth<strong>19</strong>.com<br />
YOU TH<br />
<strong>19</strong><br />
MAKE.CHANGE.HAPPEN
AGE<br />
12-24<br />
MARKETING & EVENTS<br />
YOUTH STEERING GROUP<br />
Join the Marketing and Events Team and bring your creativity to projects<br />
that will make a real difference to young people like you!<br />
Help us create the brand, create our digital assets, deliver our events and get<br />
people involved in <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>19</strong>.<br />
This is a vital role to raise awareness and to promote the programme to<br />
the correct target audience; through the correct platforms; with the correct<br />
message.<br />
Meeting as a group, we will discuss what the key messages for <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>19</strong><br />
should be, and the best way to communicate this to everyone we need to<br />
know about it. If you are interested in getting involved visit www.youth<strong>19</strong>.com/<br />
create
UNICEF CHILD<br />
FRIENDLY CITIES AND<br />
COMMUNITIES<br />
AGE<br />
12-18<br />
Would you like the chance to advise us on how our local services and<br />
communities can be improved?<br />
We’re recruiting for the Unicef Child Friendly Cities and Communities <strong>Youth</strong><br />
Panel. Child Friendly is a community where the voices, needs, priorities and<br />
rights of children and young people are considered and taken seriously.<br />
The first meeting and training session will take place on Wed 17th July 4.30-<br />
7pm and Thurs 18th July 1.30-5.30pm.<br />
To register your interest visit www.youth<strong>19</strong>.com/Voice/
AGE<br />
16-24<br />
APPRENTICESHIPS<br />
Get Paid, Get Qualified and Get Ahead,<br />
apprenticeships are available in a vast<br />
range of professions from engineering<br />
to accountancy, childcare to IT and<br />
many more.<br />
The scheme is keen to attract more<br />
young people to the programme<br />
through its website www.<br />
getapprenticeships.me that shows live<br />
vacancies for apprenticeships in its jobs<br />
portal.
YOUTH ART GALLERY -<br />
GARDEN OF REFLECTION<br />
AGE<br />
12-24<br />
Throughout 20<strong>19</strong> there is a<br />
dedicated youth art gallery<br />
in the Garden of Reflection<br />
to celebrate the creativity<br />
and achievements of young<br />
people here.<br />
There will be artwork<br />
from schools, community<br />
and voluntary sector, arts<br />
organisations and individuals<br />
and will include painting,<br />
drawing, photography,<br />
fashion, video and audio.<br />
To see the exhibition schedule<br />
visit the Garden of Reflection<br />
Facebook Page or for more<br />
info contact: Inner City Trust:<br />
Email. blane.odonnell@<br />
innercitytrust.com
AGE<br />
14-18<br />
NW MINISTRY OF YOUTH<br />
Would you like the opportunity to be involved in decisions that affect you and<br />
have your voice heard?<br />
Setup by local young people the North West Ministry of <strong>Youth</strong> will be the<br />
voice for the young people of the North West to create change here for<br />
the better. The voices of young people truly matter and this programme<br />
will develop leaders to promote diversity, tackle discrimination while<br />
championing issues that are important to you. By becoming a <strong>Youth</strong><br />
Councillor you will deliver on the <strong>Youth</strong> Manifesto, take part in residentials and<br />
study visits and take part in a range of training.<br />
The NW Ministry of <strong>Youth</strong> will be delivered by Cooperation Ireland and the<br />
Education Authority.<br />
Recruitment will take place during August & September 20<strong>19</strong> for an October<br />
20<strong>19</strong> launch!<br />
For more information contact: Barry Fennell. Tel: 079 7187 5859.<br />
Email: bfennell@cooperationireland.org
COUCH TO 5K AND<br />
COLOUR RUN<br />
AGE<br />
14-18<br />
The second Couch to 5k and Colour Run for <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>19</strong> will give young people<br />
the chance to get active, explore different cultures and take part in an epic<br />
Colour Run.<br />
The 6 week training programme is part of a 6 month programme which will<br />
take you from couch to 5k ahead of the colour run.<br />
This programme is targeted at local youth clubs and delivered in partnership<br />
with Sports Development, Community and Voluntary Sector <strong>Youth</strong> Services<br />
and the Education Authority.<br />
For more information contact: Caitriona Doherty Tel. 028 71 253 253. Email:<br />
caitriona.doherty@derrystrabane.com
AGE<br />
12-17<br />
L.E.A.D<br />
LEADING EVERYONE AND<br />
DEVELOP YOUTH PROGRAMME<br />
Do you want to develop<br />
your leadership skills?<br />
Build confidence and<br />
resilience by taking the<br />
lead within a community<br />
project that you will design<br />
yourself. This 6 month<br />
programme will include<br />
an accredited O.C.N,<br />
residentials, team building<br />
activities, and trips to the<br />
Peace Walls and Stormont.<br />
For more information<br />
contact:<br />
Hurt Tel: 028 7136 9696<br />
Email: hurttraining@<br />
outlook.com
YOUTH LEADERSHIP<br />
TRAINING<br />
AGE<br />
18-25<br />
Are you interested in <strong>Youth</strong> Work, would you like to gain two accredited<br />
qualifications through the <strong>Youth</strong> Leaders Programme?<br />
You will gain an OCN level 2 award in community relations, equality and<br />
diversity in youth work practice and a Level 3 award in education and<br />
training.<br />
For more information contact: Hurt Tel: 028 7136 9696.<br />
Email: hurttraining@outlook.com
AGE<br />
13-24<br />
TAKE BACK THE STREETS<br />
TAKE BACK THE STREETS is<br />
a BRAND NEW Street Arts<br />
Festival as part of <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>19</strong><br />
In Your Space Circus has<br />
teamed up with UV Arts,<br />
Jump and Create Dance to<br />
bring Derry-Londonderry<br />
an exciting new Street Arts<br />
Festival as part of <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>19</strong>!<br />
The project will offer FREE<br />
training in:<br />
• CIRCUS<br />
• PARKOUR<br />
• GRAFFITI &<br />
• DANCE<br />
Open to young people from<br />
Derry/ Londonderry, Strabane<br />
& Donegal<br />
If you or your group would<br />
love to be involved or for<br />
more information please<br />
contact In Your Space<br />
Circus: email streetarts@<br />
inyourspaceni.org
YOUTH BUSINESS<br />
CHARTER<br />
AGE<br />
16-24<br />
The <strong>Youth</strong> Business Charter<br />
promotes the good work<br />
being done by employers<br />
in supporting young people<br />
into work. The Charter<br />
has been developed by<br />
young people and raises<br />
awareness of the employers<br />
and industries that actively<br />
support young people<br />
into work and supports<br />
their personal and career<br />
development in the<br />
workplace.<br />
If you’re a local business<br />
who would like to sign up<br />
or you want to find out<br />
more contact: Caitriona<br />
Doherty Tel. 02871 253 253.<br />
Email: caitriona.doherty@<br />
derrystrabane.com
AGE<br />
12-24<br />
YOUTH ZONE<br />
The <strong>Youth</strong> Zone will give you the chance to explore existing youth zones and<br />
shared spaces, take a lead in consulting with your peers and work with a<br />
consultant to assess if Derry/ Londonderry and Strabane should develop a<br />
<strong>Youth</strong> Zone within the district.<br />
For more information contact: Claire Lynch: Tel 028 71 253 253.<br />
Email youth@derrystrabane.com
LET'S TALK -<br />
CULTURAL DIVERSITY<br />
(COMING SOON)<br />
AGE<br />
12-24<br />
The Discover-Connect and Belong project will involve young people with the<br />
big issues of our time. Designed to stimulate new ideas on culture, religion,<br />
politics, communities and tribes in NI. The project is aimed at reaching<br />
out to young people from all backgrounds with a wide range of activities<br />
that include debates, intercultural dialogue workshops, cultural exchange,<br />
education visits to cultural museums, political institutions and through<br />
cultural celebration events including art, dance and intercultural foods.<br />
For more information contact: North West Migrants Forum Tel: 028 7136 2184<br />
Website: www.nwmf.org.uk
AGE<br />
12-24<br />
LET'S TALK - DISABILITY<br />
(COMING SOON)<br />
Do you want the opportunity to discuss equality of opportunity for young<br />
people with a disability?<br />
This programme will include disability awareness training, information<br />
sharing sessions and participatory activities including indoor football<br />
tournament, creative writing workshops and much more. You will have<br />
the opportunity to participate in question and answer sessions and will be<br />
presented with a learning disability fact file.<br />
For further information contact: Destined Tel: 028 71 36 2424 www.destined.ie
LET'S TALK -<br />
GENDER IDENTITY<br />
AGE<br />
12-24<br />
Would you like to explore all aspects of relationships? From power and<br />
consent to the diversity of sexual orientation and gender identity, transition<br />
and equality!<br />
Take part in workshops, activities and games and hear from the lived<br />
experiences of local LGBTQ+ people.<br />
For more information contact: The Rainbow Project: Tel. 028 7128 3030.<br />
Website: www.rainbow-project.org
AGE<br />
12-24<br />
LET'S TALK -<br />
HEALTH & WELL BEING<br />
Are you interested in Health and Wellbeing, would you like the opportunity to<br />
discuss issues such as self esteem, housing, homelessness and sexual health?<br />
Weekly drop-in sessions, activities and workshops will give you the forum to<br />
voice your opinions while receiving advice and guidance on issues that can<br />
impact your Health and Wellbeing.<br />
For more information contact: Kinship Care Tel 028 7137 3731.<br />
Website: www.kinshipcareni.com
GOVERNMENT<br />
AMBASSADOR'S<br />
PROGRAMME<br />
AGE<br />
16-24<br />
Would you like to take control of professional development and personal<br />
growth?<br />
The Government Ambassador’s Programme aims to match young employees<br />
with mentors, within their own organisations, to build their capacity and<br />
confidence by enabling them to take responsibility for their own learning,<br />
development, progression and personal growth.<br />
The programme provides training for Mentors and mentees covering topics<br />
such as Good Relations, Personal Effectiveness, Decision-Making & Problem<br />
Solving, Competency Based Interviews, Presentation Skills and Introduction<br />
to Child Rights (UNICEF). All of the training within the programme is<br />
completely free.<br />
Mentoring is an excellent way to invest in the leaders of tomorrow through<br />
facilitating young people to grow in confidence and realise their potential.<br />
If you and/or your organisation would like to take part in the Government<br />
Ambassador’s Programme please contact:<br />
jackie.parkington@derrystrabane.com
AGE<br />
13-24<br />
LOVE THE LIFE YOU LIVE<br />
(COMING SOON)<br />
Would you like to build<br />
confidence and self esteem to<br />
help you deal with situations<br />
around alcohol and drugs?<br />
Young people will have the<br />
opportunity to explore how<br />
alcohol and drugs can impact<br />
emotional health, family,<br />
friends, community and<br />
society. Young people will<br />
develop self help skills, selfesteem<br />
and confidence to be<br />
stronger when faced with a<br />
situation involving alcohol and<br />
drugs that could lead to an<br />
unintended negative outcome<br />
in their lives.<br />
The project will be recruiting in<br />
September 20<strong>19</strong>.<br />
To register your interest visit<br />
www.youth<strong>19</strong>.com
EMOTIONAL HEALTH<br />
AND WELLBEING<br />
PROGRAMME<br />
AGE<br />
13-24<br />
Would you like to improve your health and wellbeing?<br />
From Mindfulness and Confidence Building workshops to Circus Skills there<br />
really is something for everyone on this wellbeing programme. Young<br />
people will receive support in regulating their emotions and understanding<br />
the importance of self-care; learn how to develop practical strategies and<br />
to maintain good emotional health and wellbeing. A safe space is available<br />
to young people participating in the programme where they can relax and<br />
unwind or to talk freely with one to one support.<br />
For more information contact: Kinship Care NI: Tel. 028 7137 3731
AGE<br />
13-24<br />
CHANGING FORMS<br />
PROGRAMME<br />
Are you keen to explore the effects of Social Media, Advertising and TV<br />
through a creative arts project?<br />
The changing forms project will explore the effects that Social Media,<br />
Advertising and TV has on emotional health and wellbeing. You will have the<br />
chance to create an artist installation or take part in a dance piece as part<br />
of the 20<strong>19</strong> Halloween festival. This programme will develop confidence and<br />
increase self-esteem.<br />
For more information contact Emma Quinn: Tel 028 71 253 253.<br />
Email: Emma.Quinn@derrystrabane.com
THE GROOVY BAND<br />
AGE<br />
13-24<br />
This new Music Project will see young people of Strabane and the surrounding<br />
area create a new Street Band, The Groovy Band. Young people of different<br />
communities will come together through the love of music, where both<br />
beginners and intermediate musicians will have the opportunity to perform<br />
at Derry City and Strabane District Council events and a celebratory event,<br />
The Groovy Band Jam.<br />
For more information contact: Emma Quinn: Tel 028 71 253 253.<br />
Email: Emma.Quinn@derrystrabane.com
AGE<br />
12-24<br />
YOUTH <strong>19</strong> GOLDEN<br />
EVENTS<br />
The <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>19</strong> programme will include a range of<br />
exciting Golden Events taking place each month<br />
throughout 20<strong>19</strong><br />
It kicked off in February with ‘Young Blood -<br />
Future Sounds Music Festival’ and has continued<br />
with a range of events and festivals from<br />
partnering hosts including RISE Wellbeing<br />
Festival, Celtronic, Carnival of Colours, The <strong>Youth</strong><br />
Bastion Festival and the <strong>Youth</strong>ful Voices - We<br />
are Poets. The <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>19</strong> team will host a range of<br />
other events including our flagship event -Rewire<br />
takes place from 26th June-7th July. <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>19</strong><br />
will also feature programmes at Spring Carnival,<br />
the City of Derry Jazz Festival, Derry Halloween<br />
and the <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>19</strong> Closing Event in December.<br />
See www.youth<strong>19</strong>.com/whats_happening for<br />
more information
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