Global Youth Work
Home › Our Work › Global Youth Work Global Youth Work YMCA works to empower young people and to make their voice heard around the world. Please select an area to find out more
Local Management & Support
Home › Our Work › Local Management & Support Local Management & Support Our Vision and Mission commits us to supporting the development and capacity of our local associations, recognising our role as a National organisation to build a strong network of YMCA’s across Ireland who deliver excellent local and regional services. Why? This is an expression of our Values of Welcome and Opportunity and will enable us to adhere to our Guiding Principles, specifically:• An all-island approach.• Collaborative & partnership working.• Being progressive & responsive. • Listening & Learning. How? By providing a range of shared services in response to the needs of local associations. By providing quality assurance, youth work, personnel, financial & health & safety support as required. By facilitating relevant support to local Boards of Management and General Secretaries and other staff to facilitate cooperative working and strategic thinking. By providing a suite of training and learning opportunities through the Workforce Development Group, to promote best practice, shared learning and staff /volunteers who feel connected and confident in their roles. Find a location
Community Work & Housing
Home › Our Work > Community Work & Housing We work to support and promote flourishing communities. All Post Community Work & Housing Hope Away From Home – World Refugee Day 2023 June 20, 2023Read More
Outdoor Learning
Home › Our Work > Outdoor Learning Outdoor Learning Outdoor Learning plays a key role within our work at YMCA – drawing on youth work methodology, our outdoor learning supports the holistic development of over 10,000 children, young people and adults every year and providing incredible opportunities for positive experiences and fun! Greenhill YMCA, our national outdoor centre has existed at the foot of the Mourne mountains in Newcastle, County Down for over 100 years, utilising the natural resources of the mountains, forests, rivers and lakes to provide year round residential programmes, day activities and summer camps. Visit Greenhill’s website here All Post Outdoor Learning The Power of the Outdoors For All February 8, 2024Read More Summer Programmes with the YMCA July 3, 2023Read More
Youth Advocacy
Our Youth Advocacy works to amplify the voices of young people and support active participation.
Youth Work & Youth Spaces
We champion an inclusive, youth-led approach to our work with young people.
Youth Health Support
Home › Our Work › Youth Health Support We promote the healthy development of young people through our holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Youth Health programmes come in ‘underneath’ a young person to provide foundational support for healthy choices in the areas of mental and spiritual health, relationships, nutrition, exercise, sleep and other healthy lifestyle choices. YMCA is particularly experienced and effective in providing support for drug and alcohol addiction prevention and recovery. Our drug and alcohol support workers and counsellors have all the skills, professional support, networks and experience needed to intervene when young people are struggling to break the hold of substance misuse and abuse.
Youth Vocation & Training
Helping young people find direction toward further education and employment.
Childcare & Family Support
Our whole family approach supports flourishing families and communities.