Important announcement: 

2023 Local Youth Club Grant Scheme will reopen the application process from Wednesday 10th of May 2023 at 14:00 until Friday 12th May 2023 at 12:00 (noon).  Please note there will be no further extension of the deadline and application will close at precisely 12:00 (noon) on the 12th of May 2023. 

Please see application details below for further information on the application process. 

 

WWETB is the state agency with responsibility for further education and training, adult and community education, some post primacy schools and youth work.

ETBs are charged with responsibility for Youth work in the 2013 ETB Act which identifies Youth work a planned programme of education designed for the purpose of aiding and enhancing the personal and social development of young persons through their voluntary participation, and which is (a) complementary to their formal, academic or vocational education and training; and (b) provided primarily by voluntary youth work organisations (ETB Act 2013 and Youth Work Act 2001).

WWETB organise its functions for youth work through a sub committee of the Board. This Youth Work Committee is made up of key stakeholders from the statutory and voluntary (NGO) sectors. 

WWETB funds (€2.1 million) and/or supports 31 staffed projects across Waterford and Wexford. In addition it provides an annual grant to approximately 90 volunteer led and run youth clubs/groups including youth clubs, guides, and scouts. WWETB is responsible for supporting the projects and clubs to implement the Quality Standards Frameworks. Projects and clubs that are supported need to be involved in non formal education and does not include groups that are primarily focused on recreation or sports.

WWETB Youth Work Affairs Email – WWETBYouthWorkAffairs@wwetb.ie

2023 Grant Schemes

The Scheme supports voluntary youth club/group activities for young people; with priority given to clubs/groups catering for young people aged 10 – 21. The primary focus of the Scheme is to assist local volunteer-led youth clubs/groups that provide a programme of youth work activities for young people.  In addition, other clubs/groups that work with young people, but are not specifically providing youth work, are also entitled to apply for funding under this scheme. Please note clubs/groups whose primary focus is sport are not eligible to receive funding under the terms of this Scheme. 

 

Information and Closing date:  

 This year WWETB are using an Online Application Process through Submit.com. Below you will find the link to the Online Application Form. 

Link to Online Application Form –

https://submit.link/1GJ  

 

The Application Process is now open and will close on Monday 8th of May at 12 noon. 

  • The form can be completed in more than one sitting. 
  • You will need to allow cookies (functional cookies only) to make an application. 
  • Click on next means all date up to that point is saved. 
  • Applicants can pass required questions but will not be able to submit the application until all required fields are complete. 
  • Where a choice needs to be made: Click in the box not on the drop-down menu button. 
  • Once you complete an application you will receive a verification email, this has to be completed for applications to be submitted. Please ensure you check your spam/junk folders. 

 

Late applications will not be accepted. 

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS GUIDANCE NOTE AND FORM 

For direct support please contact Martin Fitzgerald. Please note Martin may need to contact Submit.com for further information so there could be a delay in replying. 

Supports to Ukraine (Migrant) Young People

The primary focus of this scheme is to provide additional places or hours for a UBU Your Place Your Space funded organisation to support interventions for young people who have fled from the war in Ukraine as they integrate into Irish society.

The scheme is open to youth services/youth centres which are operating or will operate during 2023 under the following headings:

  • A funded organisation receiving targeted youth funds (UBU Your Place Your Space), or
  • Youth Information Centres funded through D/CEDIY approved grants.

This year WWETB are using an Online Application Process through Submit.com.  The Application Process is now open with details being sent to our funded organisations and Youth Information Centres. Applications will close on Friday 12th May at 5pm.

Applications will be assessed and prioritised by WWETB to ensure best use of the funding allocation provided. For direct support please contact Eanna Byrne eannabyrne@wwetb.ie

 

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

Susan Sheahan, Adult Education Officer
WWETB Youth Affairs,
Dungarvan Adult Education Centre 
Wolfe Tone Road, Fairlane, 

Dungarvan, Co. Waterford 

Email: susansheahan@wwetb.ie

Anna Doyle, Youth Officer
Ozanam Street Further Education and Training Centre,
Ozanam Street,
Waterford City, Waterford.

Phone: 086 4401012
Email: annadoyle@wwetb.ie