What is Youth Work?
Youth work has been enhancing the lives of young people and adults in Ireland for more than one hundred years. Youth work is above all an educational and developmental process, based on young people’s active and voluntary participation and commitment.
Values & Benefits
Values are the core beliefs and ideals that guide the overall approach and ethos of youth work. They reflect what is important and meaningful in the practice, shaping its approach and impact.
National Strategy
Launched in September 2024, Opportunities for Youth: National Strategy on Youth Work and Related Services 2024 – 2028 sets out Ireland’s key policy ambitions for youth work and related services.
