Centre Based Youth Work

centre based youth work

Centre based youth work is delivered in each town from a specific venue. Young people are able to participate in a range of activities around personal and social development, sports, making new friends, learn new skills, gain information, advice and guidance and develop programmes to meet their own identified needs.

Activities are designed to support young people’s social and emotional development. A youth club offers young people a safe space in their local community as a hub. It gives young people a sense of belonging in their community. It forges positive relationships/friendships with their peers and the Youth Workers in the club.

Offering many personal and professional development workshops to accreditation opportunities around First Aid, ASDAN and Food Hygiene and to name a few. There are workshops available around Drugs and Alcohol, Sexual Health, Smoking Awareness, Teenage Pregnancy, Sexual Exploitation, Bullying, Self-Image, Confidence and more.

The clubs also have many social and recreational activities on offer such as Playstation, XBox and Nintendo gaming, pool, team games, multi-sports, arts and crafts etc.

Why should you join a youth club?

Meet new young people and make new friends
Have a safe space to go and express yourself
Get access to information, advice and guidance on a range of issues affecting you and other young people
Engage in positive activities, try new things and challenge yourself
Learn and develop new skills and have opportunities to volunteer in your local community
Opportunities to go on off site activities possibly including residentials
Develop confidence and self-esteem
To have FUN!!