National Youth Council of Ireland – News

Upcoming training, deadlines, and calls

• [FULL] Global Youth Work Autumn School: Supporting LGBTQ+ youth Sep 5 – 7
   
• [FULL] Global Youth Work Learners Network – From Conflict to Connection: Youth Work in Ireland Sep 8
   
• All Ages for Youth Work – Sign the Open Letter deadline Sep 9
   
• Inspiring Future Youth Workers webinar – The Bonn Process Sep 11 & 16
   
• Children First Awareness Week 2025 Webinars Sep 15 – 19
   
• Recognising and Responding to Peer Abuse Sep 17
   
• Launch of the new QQI Award Standards for Youth Work at NFQ Levels 5 Sep 18
   
• Invitation to Tender: Assessing the Socio-Economic Value of Youth Work in Ireland deadline Sep 19
   
• NUI Certificate in Global Youth Work and Development Education 2025 – 2026 deadline Sep 22
   
• Addressing Consent and Pornography with Young People Sep 23 – 24
   
• Skills Summary in Youth Work Online Training Sep 24
   
• Youth Participation and Empowerment Sep 25
   
• AI Youth Jury (ages 13 – 22) deadline Sep 28
   
• Reflect, Respond, Renew: The Role of Youth Work in Mental Health and Wellbeing Oct 10
   
• EU Presidency: Critical Consultations Oct 28

Resources you might like

• How to Talk About Youth Work in Ireland – A FrameWorks Toolkit download now
   
• NYCI Pre-Budget Submission 2026 download now
   
• Inspiring Future Youth Workers download now

Remember to check out our News Feed for regular updates.

Let’s get our message heard! All Ages for Youth Work in Budget 2026
On 18th August, we kicked off our campaign for increased investment of €21.3m in the youth work sector in Budget 2026. We invite you to join us and make your voice heard. Your signature can help secure the funding and resources that our young people need. It’s a small act, but it can lead to big changes.
Sign and share the open letter >>

Children First Awareness Week 2025
Children First Awareness Week will take place 15th – 21st September, and the National Child Protection Programme has planned a week-long suite of events, activities and promotions designed to shine a spotlight on safeguarding, celebrate the role of youth workers and volunteers, and support everyone working with children and young people to continue building safe, inclusive environments.
Find out more >>

Have your say on Artificial Intelligence and how it impacts on young people
We are calling on all young people aged 13 – 22 to join our AI youth Juries. We have 6 juries that will meet on different topics and key issues on Artificial intelligence, with the opportunity to interview experts and formulate recommendations for policy makers.
Find out more >>

Youth Climate Survey 2025
COP30 is taking place this November. Ireland’s Climate Youth Delegate will be taking your perspectives and opinions to the international negotiations and advocating for your opinions, Fill out the survey so we can understand what young people living in Ireland think about Climate issues!
Deadline: 8th September
Fill out survey >>

Nailing Your Next Job Interview
Are you looking for a new job and don’t know where to start? Check out our newest Skills Summary blog post to discover how to make your cover letter stand out!
Find out more >>

Climate Justice Charter
Existing social justice issues make transitioning to a greener, more sustainable society difficult. Upholding climate justice principles in our response to climate change is the only way to make sure this transition will leave no one behind. The Climate Justice Charter (English/Irish) is a tool that supports organisations that work with young people to contribute to the systemic change needed.
Learn how your organisation can Sign the Charter >>
 

Member News

BelongTo: Youth Advisory Panel
Belong To – LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland is recruiting for it’s next Youth Advisory Panel – a group of 30 young people aged 16-23 who advise the organisation on all areas of it’s work to help shape a better future for LGBTQ+ youth in Ireland. As part of the Youth Advisory Panel, you’ll work with other LGBTQ+ young people on campaigns, education, research and youth work, from doing media interviews to brainstorming ideas for national campaigns. 
Find out more >>

IGG: #Orbit2025 
The Orbit 2025 international camp by Irish Girl Guides, brought together 11 groups from 10 different countries (1,500 girls and volunteers in total) to celebrate friendship, leadership, and the limitless potential of girls.
Learn more >>

IAYO: National Gathering for Young Orchestral Musicians
The National Gathering for Young Orchestral Musicians will take place from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, 5 October 2025 at the Gibson Hotel, Point Square, Dublin. IAYO are now seeking applications from interested young musicians, aged from 12 to 24, from across the island of Ireland to attend as a delegate at this year’s Gathering to represent the views of young musicians.
Find out more and register >>

ECO-UNESCO: Young Environmentalist Awards 2026
ECO-UNESCO’s Young Environmentalist Awards (YEA) is a free, all-island programme that gives young people aged 10–18 the chance to lead environmental action, develop practical skills and make their voices heard. 
Find out more >>

Is your organisation an NYCI Member?
As well as advocating on your behalf, NYCI provides advice, networking and development opportunities, and expert training in all areas of youth work, including child protection, development education, equality, arts, health, and more.
Find out more >>

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Vacancies

YSI: Local Leader Cork City and CatalySE
Foróige: Youth Officer, Programme Coordinator, and more
 

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Other Youth Sector News

Codema: Your Voice, Dublin’s Energy Future
Codema, as the energy agency to the four Dublin Local Authorities, is running a survey to help us understand how people living, working and studying in Dublin feel about their energy use. We want to track the actions we can take to achieve a cleaner, greener, healthier city.
Deadline: 12th September
Find out more >>