Callout for volunteers for Ossory Youth in Kilkenny

Volunteer-led youth clubs, affiliated to and supported by Ossory Youth, have long been at the heart of youth service provision in Kilkenny.

That ethos of volunteerism, so valued by Ossory Youth, is best seen in the network of youth clubs around the county with thriving clubs north and south in Kilmacow, Mooncoin, Johnswell, Ballyragget, Urlingford and Kilkenny City.

In further rebuilding the network of clubs after the Covid pandemic Ossory Youth are inviting communities to consider establishing a youth club to be ready to open its doors later in the autumn and are seeking volunteers from 18 years upwards.

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New volunteers will be garda vetted and receive training and advice about all aspects of operating a youth club, including child protection training. Support will be given in relation to all aspects of a weekly club programme of activities with Ossory Youth resources available to clubs. Inter-club activities will be offered and a dedicated staff member is in place to support clubs in every aspect of establishing and running a club.

If you are interested in starting a youth club and volunteering, please contact Patrick Bookle in Ossory Youth on 087-2129006 or pbookle@ossoryyouth.com