What is Youth Work …

Firstly all work with young people is NOT Youth Work.  Youth Work is non formal education and while work with young people focused on recreation or learning skills is valuable, Youth Work is based on a clear set of principles and is defined in the Youth Act 2001 and the Education and Training Board Act 2013 as:

…a planned programme of education designed for the purpose of aiding and enhancing the personal and social development of young persons through their voluntary involvement which is –

–(a) complementary to their formal, academic and vocational education and training; and

–(b) provided primarily by voluntary organisations.

Core Principles of Youth Work are…

  1. Young person-centered, recognising the rights of young people and holding as central their active and voluntary participation.
  2. Committed to ensuring and promoting the safety and well-being of young people.
  3. Educational and developmental.
  4. Committed to ensuring and promoting equality and inclusiveness in all its dealings with young people and adults.
  5. Dedicated to the provision of quality youth work and committed to continuous improvement

What is role of WWETB in Youth Work ….

The role is laid down in the ETB Act 2013 which gives the Board a legislative responsibility in relation to Youth Work in Ireland.  These are to: support the:
provision, coordination, administration and assessment of Youth Work services in its functional area.

Practical supports that the ETB provide in include:

  • Annual local youth club grant 
  • Occasional grants for equipment and small capitals work
  • Occasional youth employability initiative funding and grants for work with the LGBTI+ community
  • Information on starting a youth work club or group
  • Support on the Quality Standards for youth clubs and projects
  • Certified Youth Work Training
  • Networking opportunities
  • Direction and access to Youth Work programme material 
Resource View/Download
Building Relationships Supporting Journeys, Enhancing Outcomes for Young People who are Not in Employment, Education or Training- Waterford View/Download
Building Relationships Supporting Journeys, Enhancing Outcomes for Young People who are Not in Employment, Education or Training- Wexford View/Download
WWETB Listening to our learners and showcasing good practice View/Download
Bunclody Youth Connections Report View/Download
Bunclody Youth Connections Review View/Download

Regina Butler, Youth Officer
WWETB Youth Affairs,
Bunclody Further Education and Training Centre,
Ryland Road,
Bunclody, Co. Wexford. Y21 E7PO

Phone:086 065 2479

Email: reginabutler@wwetb.ie

Martin Fitzgerald, Youth Officer
WWETB Youth Affairs,
Administrative Office,
Dungarvan Shopping Centre,
Dungarvan, Co Waterford.

Phone: 086 3858781
Email: martinfitzgerald@wwetb.ie

Cathy Drohan, Administrator
WWETB Youth Affairs,
Ozanam Street Further Education and Training Centre,
Ozanam Street,
Waterford City, Waterford.

Phone: 051 874911
Email: cathydrohan@wwetb.ie

Maria Lindell, Adult Education Officer acting
WWETB Youth Affairs,
Dungarvan Adult Education Centre 
Wolfe Tone Road, Fairlane, 

Dungarvan, Co. Waterford 

Email: marialindell@wwetb.ie

Sandra Waters , Youth Officer
Ozanam Street Further Education and Training Centre,
Ozanam Street,
Waterford City, Waterford.

Email: sandrawaters@wwetb.ie