Clare Youth Service
Serving the young people of Clare since 1969
Clare Youth Service is a young person centred organisation believing that all young people are of equal value and citizens in their own right. Our core values of Trust, Listening, Joy, Hope, Shared laughter, Respect and Voluntary Participation are reflected in our work.
Clare Youth Service
Supporting young people to create the future
Clare Youth Service had its beginnings in 1969 when it was established as the Clare Regional Youth Council. Over the years it has changed and developed to become a leader in the field of Youth Services. It is affiliated to Youth Work Ireland (t/a NYF).
Clare Youth Service is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. It operates under the guidance of a board of directors who are responsible for overall policy formulation and implementation. Day to day operations are carried out by the professional staff and volunteers of the Service.
The aim of Clare Youth Service is to assist the holistic development of young people and those who work with them, so that they are enabled to participate fully in society, in a way, which respects the equal worth of all. Clare Youth Service is a young person centred organisation believing that all young people are of equal value and citizens in their own right. Our core values of Trust, Listening, Respect, Voluntary Participation and Representation are reflected in our work. Through the work of volunteers and staff Clare Youth Service engages with over 3000 young people annually.
The aim of Clare Youth Service is to assist the holistic development of young people and those who work with them, so that they are enabled to participate fully in society, in a way, which respects the equal worth of all. Clare Youth Service is a young person centred organisation believing that all young people are of equal value and citizens in their own right. Our core values of Trust, Listening, Respect, Voluntary Participation and Representation are reflected in our work. Through the work of volunteers and staff Clare Youth Service engages with over 3000 young people annually.
Our Vision
A society where all young people are valued equally and are resourced and inspired to create the future.
An Integrated Youth Service
“Integrated services have at their heart a commitment to young people, developing quality youth work, ensuring young people’s participation, and building on the strengths of young people to ensure their full engagement in society.“
Our Mission
To serve young people and their communities in County Clare
Our mission as a Youth Work Organisation is to serve young people and their communities in County Clare, through creating and providing youth programmes, working in partnership with young people, facilitating growth, development, agency and advocacy.
Youth Work and Clare Youth Service
Effective youth work is dependent on the quality of the relationship built between young people and adults.
Youth Work is about
Participation
by young people in the choices and decisions that affect them
Empowerment
of young people so that they can have a greater influence on matters which affect them.
Support
for young people to explore their personal, social and political responsibilities.
Opportunities
for young people to learn, develop and express themselves.
Our Approach
All aspects of the Service work together in support of the young person’s journey
Our Values
“If you have come to help me, You are wasting your time, But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine then let us work together”.
Lilla Watson - Murri visual artist, academic and activist
Our Team
Youth Work County Services Manager
Urban Youth Work Manager
Community Training Center Manager
Finance Manager
CE Supervisor
Community Training Centre Team
Community Training Centre Team
Community Training Centre Team
Community Training Centre Team
Community Training Centre Team
Community Training Centre Team
Community Training Centre Team
Youth Work Team
Youth Work Team
Youth Work Team
Youth Work Team
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Youth Work Team
Youth Work Team
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Accounts
Youth Work Team
Youth Work Team
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Community Training Centre Team
Company Secretary
Board Member
Chair Person
Board Member
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Board Member
Board Member