CYP Volunteer Opportunity

Interested in volunteering? CYP is holding an introductory residential for young people aged 14-19 years old and are interested in becoming volunteers or members of our existing CYP Youth Conference Group.

When and where?

25th-28th August @ Cloughmor Extreme, Rostrevor

What does it involve?

Outdoor adventure and team building activities

Exploring community relations and current issues affecting young people

Training and skills development

Who can participate?

Young people aged 14-19

Young people of all ability who have a keen interest in further volunteering opportunities

Young people from all across NI

 

CYP will cover all reasonable costs (transport, food, accommodation, activities), and will require parental consent for any young people under the age of 18.

For further information or if you are keen to get involved please contact Ciara on 9066 3321, email ciara.kearney@cypni.net, or simply contact us via Facebook.

 

Youth Conference 2014

Details of our Annual Youth Conference are being finalised, but make sure to save the date!

More details will be available in the next week.

Friday

31st October 2014

9.30am – 3pm

@ Crescent Arts Centre, University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NH

(Conference will be followed by our AGM)

If you’re interested in attending then please contact the Office on 028 9066 3321 or post@cypni.net to book your place.

 

Vice-Presidents’ Memorial Awards 2018

Boys & Girls Clubs would like to acknowledge and reward young people within our membership, who are dedicated to youth work / youth sports.

 

The Paddy Duffy Award – “Young Volunteer Award”

The Paddy Duffy Award is intended to be supportive of the values, style and approach of Paddy Duffy – a much loved and cherished voluntary youth leader and vice-president of CYP. Paddy epitomised many of the personal qualities that are characteristic of good youth work.

The Paddy Duffy Award is a bursary of up to £250 and is rewarded to young people whose exemplary participation in youth work is characterised by some of the following;

  • commitment and volunteering
  • selflessness
  • resilience
  • commitment to fair play
  • equal treatment for all
  • supportive and considerate of others
  • whose approach to a challenge, although purposeful, is distinctive by a sense of fun and humour.

Nominated by: Youth Worker  / Management   
Application: Nomination Form
Closing Date: Monday 15th October 2018 

 

The Jackie Maxwell Award – “Education through Sport Award”

The Jackie Maxwell Award is reflective of the work, commitment and dedication of Jackie Maxwell – a respected, selfless voluntary worker, who touched the hearts of many both on and off the football pitch. He was also a highly esteemed vice-president of CYP.  Jackie’s passion was football but he encouraged young people to participate in all sports and strived for their success!
The Jackie Maxwell Award is a bursary for up to £250 and is aimed at young people already in a volunteering role, who would like to further their commitment to sport. The bursary will afford young people the opportunity to take part in coaching qualifications / courses, not only for personal development but to help and support other young people and local communities.

Application Process: Young Person to complete
Application: Candidate Form
Closing Date: Monday 15th October 2018

 

Recognise any one? Let us know!!

Click here to download application forms for the awards.