Every young person deserves a safe space where they can enjoy themselves and feel supported and valued. The amazing equipment and opportunities offered at Youth Zones are important, but the real impact comes from the life-changing youth work and inspiring youth workers who are at the heart of every Youth Zone.
Youth work can happen wherever young people are at. In youth clubs and youth centres or out in the local community, from a game of football to uniformed youth organisations. The settings may differ, but the values and principals at its core are the same.
What do youth work jobs entail?
Youth work is about supporting all young people to grow, creating opportunities for them to; develop their skills, build their confidence, find their voice, broaden their horizons, discover their passion, and to be empowered to become active members of their communities.
At its core is a voluntary relationship between a youth worker and a young person. What’s key is creating inclusive, non-judgmental, and welcoming environments for all young people. It has fantastic outcomes because the relationship is led by the young person and is something they choose to engage with.