This year, Youth Work Week is from 23 to 30 June. It is an opportunity to celebrate the positive stories and successes from the last 12 months – highlighting the innovation, resilience and resourcefulness that the sector has shown during an exceptionally difficult year.
Ceredigion Youth Service have utilised their provision since the beginning of the pandemic to offer digital spaces and opportunities for young people to socialise, receive education and take part in online activities and workshops.
During Youth Work Week, the Youth Work Sector will be highlighting their success stories on social media and recognising the contribution that all those working in Youth Work Services have made to young people and communities. There will be opportunities for young people to take part in various activities, workshops and competitions to celebrate the week. This year, Youth Work Week is based around the theme ‘Expressive’ where each day of the week there is an opportunity to highlight achievements, say thank you, and increase understanding around youth work – covering youth work services in the broadest sense.
One of our young member’s said: “Through having the support of a Youth Worker during the pandemic it has meant I have had opportunities to receive a phone call or text whenever I want or need, I have been offered to go for a walk if needed and I was offered the oppportunity to go into school several days a week during lockdown. Being able to have these resources at my hands has meant that I have been able to cope emotionally during this lockdown, but also being able to stay on top of school work which also contributes to coping better emotionally”.
Elen James, Corporate Lead Officer – Porth Cymorth Cynnar said “I have seen first-hand the value and the impact youth work can have on young people’s lives here in Ceredigion. For many young people Youth Work is their lifeline. Youth Work provides young people with a safe space, a doorway to opportunities and prepares them for their future, but most important of all, Youth Work allows young people to be heard, to relax, to have fun, to learn, to socialise, to grow and to develop. Ceredigion Youth service strives to provide young people with experiences and skills, which will last a lifetime”.
For more information about the work of Ceredigion Youth Service, visit their Facebook, Twitter or Instagram page @GICeredigionYS or visit their website at www.giceredigionys.co.uk.
24/06/2021