Youth work

During our time studying in the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu critical decisions regarding youth work practice were made. One of these decisions was staying to wait for our boat to the island of Savo. Many of the group woke up early to be at the port in time to catch our boat to be told that we would be waiting at least another hour. During the wait the group found a comfortable spot and relaxed. After the hour ended the group went back to the port in time to catch the boat however, we ended up waiting

Over 25 years ago, I walked through the doors of a youth conference as a young instructor excited at having the chance to teach and reach young people for Christ. I begin to scan the room looking for the person in charge. To my amazement I was directed to a 92 year old lady who was frantically moving about the room trying to gain some degree of control. As the chaos found some resemblance of order, we begin our adventure of trying to teach the youth about Christ. Unfortunately, there had been no preparation

essay will define the key concepts of Youth, Community and Society, explaining what Youth Work and Community Development are, and identifying various social categories that are important to this work. This essay will define the differing perspectives of youth and how class and age discrimination impact this. It will examine the different models of practice and reflect on challenges that may be faced when going into practice. Thus, showing how practitioners work effectively in this area and using relevant

exploring youth works response to the issue of alcohol consumption among young people today. According to the Youth Work Act 2001; “Youth work” means 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. Youth workers achieve

Youth work practice helps young people learn about themselves, others and society. - National Youth Agency. “Never underestimate the difference YOU can make in the lives of others. Step forward, reach out and help. Reach to someone that might need a lift” ― Pablo What youth work is and what it means to me? The youth work profession focuses on helping, working and supporting young people. My own understanding of youth work is it’s about empowering and advocating on behalf of young people. I want

University of Sunderland Community and Youth Work Studies (BA Hons) 3rd Year Education in Community and Youth Work CYW 307 Tutor : Ilona Buchroth Student : Valerie Ender Date : 16th January 2012 Part 1 Please use your understanding of critical educational theory to analyse a case study from community and youth work practice. “Our aspiration is for a more socially mobile and just society, where young people can be the authors of their own life story.” (Tim Loughton MP, 2011)

Growing up, I was extremely fortunate to have a parent who embodied all of the characteristics listed in Carol Stuart’s “Foundations of Child and Youth Care” including passion, caring, space and time, and social competence. My mother has always been my main role model, caregiver, friend, and always treated me with the upmost respect and patience, and together we built a relationship based on trust and mutual appreciation. We would often go on long walks together, using this as a therapeutic milieu

You’re a Youth Social Worker called out to a school to assess a child. Once in front of the child they say “I want to kill myself and never go back”. As a Youth Social worker in today’s society, you never know what’s going to come across your desk. You wonder, what are you going to see or hear when talking to them? How do you help? Will you be able to gain their trust? Will you be able to handle the stress? These are some of the questions that will be addressed. As a youth counselor you’re

Critically discuss the role of Community Youth Work with LGBT youth. I remember as I when I was young boy I fancied a boy in my class, how could this be? What does this even mean? What have I done wrong? All the Emotions? What are these feelings? How can I change this? I was 10 years old I felt alone, scared, I didn’t know who I could talk to. It took me 3 years to fully understand that I was different and that the feelings and emotions that I had for this boy meant only one thing, I was gay

Group Work on Hate Crime. In this essay, I will be writing about a session I was involved in with a group of young people at The Factory Youth Zone. I will describe the benefits of using informal education as part of a group to examine differences between the issues around hate crime, also to outline the key concepts that I have found to help me run this session with this group of young people, to help them engage and empower them, using the NAOMIE model and the four cornerstones of youth work. I will