Youth Work Opportunity
Waterford and South Tipperary Community Youth Service Ltd
Waterford, Ireland
Description
Waterford and South Tipperary Community Youth Service (WSTCYS) is a regional youth service working with young people across Waterford City, County Waterford, and South Tipperary. Our mission is to support young people in achieving their full potential through high-quality youth work, education, and development programmes. This ESC placement is hosted within a UBU (Your Place Your Space) funded Youth Project. UBU projects support young people aged 10–24 who may face disadvantage, marginalisation, or are in need of additional support in their lives. You will join a team of youth workers in a community-based setting to support and deliver creative, engaging, and inclusive youth work activities. As an ESC Youth Work Volunteer, you will: Support the planning and delivery of youth programmes. Assist in engaging young people through creative activities Work collaboratively with youth workers and volunteers to build inclusive spaces for all young people
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation: Provided in shared housing with a host. Volunteers will have their own room and a shared bathroom Food & Allowance: ESC monthly food & pocket money allowance provided (€) Travel: Reimbursement of return travel costs to Ireland (up to ESC distance band limits) Insurance & Support: Henner health insurance, on-arrival training, and continuous mentoring Language Support: Access to OLS (Online Language Support) if needed
Training during the activity
Introduction to WSTCYS, its values, policies (e.g. child protection), and community context Overview of the UBU Youth Project’s goals, structure, and youth work methods Youth Work Principles & Practice: Understanding informal education, participation, and empowerment Group Work & Facilitation Skills: How to support and co-facilitate workshops and programmes Safeguarding & Child Protection Awareness Positive Behaviour approaches
Participant profile
We welcome applicants who are: Aged 18–30 and registered with the European Solidarity Corps Passionate about youth work and social inclusion Open-minded, empathetic, and committed to teamwork Creative and enthusiastic about working with young people Some experience in youth work, education, arts, or community development is an asset (but not essential)
Activity dates
A total of 12 week(s) during the period 15/09/2025 to 07/12/2025
Activity location
Manor Street Youth & Community Complex, Waterford, Ireland
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Armenia, Austria, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain
Activity topics
Social challenges
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 10/08/2025 21:00