Youth Spaces Team

Role Description: My role is to develop and facilitate programmes and activities for young people, helping them to build life skills, develop healthy relationships and make decisions that are right for them.

Best part of your job: The best part of my job is the joy of working with young people, it is always different and no day is the same. Each young person is unique, they bring their own life experience, needs and expectations and you get to see them develop and grow.

How long have you been working in the Y: I joined the YMCA in 2015

What do you like to do in your free time: In my spare time I like to spend time with friends, play video games, draw, and get out into nature along with drinking copious amounts of tea, anyone who works with me knows I always have a cup of tea with me.

Role Description: Delivering Youth Work Programmes

Best part of your job: Getting to work with the young people and engaging with them through different activities

How long have you been working in the Y: Over 20 years!

What do you like to do in your free time: Weekends Away, minding the mother and helping the locals!

Role Description: To work as part of the Alternative Suspension and Youth Work departments delivering programmes and supporting young people to help them reach their educational and personal goals.

Best part of your job: Having the opportunity to make even a small difference in a young person’s life.

How long have you been working in the Y: I’ve been working at the YMCA since september 2021.

What do you like to do in your free time: I like to stay active and on my feet so I spend most of my free time dancing and training. I also like to travel as often as I can.

Role description: As a PlusOne support worker, I am responsible for meeting with new referrals and getting them started in the PlusOne programme. I am responsible for monitoring the progress of young people. I facilitate our PlusOne evenings and make sure everything is set up each evening.

Best part of your role: Getting to know young people and having an influence on their lives while helping guide them in a better direction. Learning from young people and developing my skills.

How long have you been working at the Y: Since October 22

What do you like to do in your spare time: I like to play camogie, travel and spend time with my friends.

Role Description: To build professional relationships with young people and provide them with opportunities to engage in activities that are fun and creative. To be involved in team meetings and the overall development of programmes in the YMCA.

Best part of your job: The best part of the job is building relationships with young people and hearing young people’s opinions and perspectives about specific topics. 

How long have you been working in the Y: Since March 2023.

What do you like to do in your free time: Outside of work, I enjoy watching movies and playing board games with my friends and family. I also like exploring nature and striving to have a healthy lifestyle.