CO MONAGHAN VEC YOUTH WORK SUPPORT SERVICE

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The Local Youth Club Grant Scheme supports voluntary youth club activities at local level.  The Scheme, which provides grant-in-aid towards the costs of running clubs, is part-funded by the proceeds of the National Lottery and is supported by the National Development Plan. Funding for the scheme is provided by the Youth Affairs Unit, Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs.

The primary focus of this Scheme is to assist local voluntary youth clubs who offer a youth work response to young people.  However, other clubs/groups that work with young people, but are not specifically youth work clubs, are also entitled to apply for funding under this Scheme.

Note:

1.       Groups/clubs must be volunteer – led and based on the voluntary participation of young people.

2.       Applications should be made directly by local units/clubs or regional/county based structures.

3.       The scheme gives priority to clubs with young people between the ages of 10 and 21.

4.       75% of the group’s/club’s members must be under the age of 21.

5.       Groups/clubs must be able to clearly outline the benefits for young people participating in the club/programme/activity.

6.       The maximum grant to any one club is €3000.

7.       Clubs whose primary focus is sport are not eligible for funding under the terms of this scheme.

2011 LOCAL YOUTH CLUB GRANTS AWARDED BY VEC

This year, Co. Monaghan VEC was allocated €16,171.00 by way of grant aid for recognition of the efforts of Youth Clubs in the county.  There was a healthy interest in these grants – a total of 26 applications, of which only 1 was ineligible (sports club). 

The Co. Monaghan VEC Youth Affairs Sub-Committee awarded grants to the following successful applicants:

An Lochrann Linn Brass & Reed Band

Ardaghey Games Committee

O'Neill Pipe Band

Woollyhatters Foroige Club

Doohamlet Youth Club

5th Monaghan Castleblayney Scouts Group

Carrickmacross Youth Club

Knockatallon Foroige Club

Magheracloone Community Games

1st Castleblayney & Frankford Youth Club

Ardaghey Foroige Club

Corcaghan Youth Club

Killanny Young People

Ballybay Girl Guides

Clontibret Girls Brigade

3rd Monaghan Carrickmacross Scouts Group

Monaghan Town Girls Brigade

2nd Monaghan (Town) Scout Group

1st Glaslough Boys Brigade

Killeevan Foroige Club

4th Monaghan Magheracloone Scouts

Monaghan Girl Guides

6th Monaghan Scouts Group Carrickmacross

Clontibret Boys Brigade

Aughnamullen East Community Pipe Band

The Local Youth Club Grant Scheme (LYCGS) supports voluntary youth club activities at local level.  The Scheme is part funded by the proceeds of the National Lottery and is supported by the National Development Plan.  Funding is provided by the Youth Affairs Unit, Dept of Children and Youth Affairs and administered locally by VECs on the Department’s behalf. 

Co. Monaghan VEC would like to thank these clubs for their contribution to the development of youth work in the county and encourage them to continue the important service they are giving to the community.

THE YOUTH OFFICER

KEY FUNCTION
The key function of the Youth Officer is to provide a professional support service for voluntary youth organisations. This will include providing assistance, including financial assistance, to Youth Work organisations, the preparation and implementation of (three-yearly) Youth Work Development Plans, the drafting of annual Youth Work Budgets and reporting to the Minister for Education and Science on youth work services in Co Monaghan.

INCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP
In doing the above, the Youth Officer will promote Youth Work for all young people by engaging with a range of youth organisations and using quality standards in youth work practice.  Maeve will work in partnership with the statutory, community and voluntary sectors,

STRUCTURE
To facilitate this approach the Youth Work Act 2001 allows for the establishment of both a Youth Work Committee (YWC) and a Local Voluntary Youth Council (LVYC).  The former will advise and make recommendations to the VEC re the content and performance of its Youth Work functions, while the latter will be a forum for voluntary youth work organisations to discuss the provision of Youth Work programmes/services in the VEC area.

POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT
The allocation of this function to the VEC and the resultant post of Youth Officer is a new and positive development for both the VEC and the county and one that is broadly welcomed in the voluntary youth sector.  This is the first time in the history of the State that Youth Work has been enshrined in law.

VOLUNTARISM STILL KEY
While voluntarism will continue to be key to Youth Work, the new statutory framework should consolidate and develop the professionalism and services of the youth sector. Ms McCabe’s role will be central to that development in Co Monaghan.

To view a copy of the Youth Work Act 2001 CLICK HERE

Youth Officer
Co Monaghan VEC
Administration Centre
Market Street
Monaghan
Tel: 00353 (0)47 30888
Fax: 00353 (0)47 30889
email: youth@monaghanvec.ie

CMYSSA

Co. Monaghan Youth Service Support Association (CMYSSA) is a youth community group initiated by the Co. Monaghan VEC Youth Officer. The aim of the group is to provide a medium to:

• facilitate the exchange of ideas on the enhancement of existing youth provision in Co. Monaghan
• promote, support, initiate and co-ordinate the development and delivery of enhanced and additional youth programmes, services and facilities
• liaise and strengthen co-operation with agencies, organisations and institutions in Co. Monaghan who deal with young people and youth matters.

Membership is drawn from both the informal and formal education sectors. These include:

The officers of the association are:

 
 
New members are most welcome. For more information contact, Maeve McCabe 047-30888.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

• So You want to set up a Youth Club

• Funding Directory

• Teenspace.ie

• A Directory of Youth Clubs, Youth Projects and Bands in Co. Monaghan

REGISTRATION

Voluntary Youth Clubs are invited to register with Co Monaghan VEC.

(1) Registration form for youth work clubs/groups  - Click Here to download

(2) Registration form for staffed youth work projects - Click Here to download

FAQ’s AND RESPONSES

Why should my club register with the VEC?

Registering with the VEC gives you a voice on the forum of the Voluntary Youth Council, access to the small grants scheme, support, information sharing and access to training.

Will my club lose out if we do not register?

Only clubs/groups registered with the VEC will be eligible to apply for funding under the small grants scheme, so if you are not registered you cannot apply. You will also miss out on accessing support from the VEC, networking opportunities and a voice on the Local Voluntary Youth Council (LVYC).

What are you (Co Monaghan VEC) going to develop for our area/club/organisation?

A Youth Work Plan will be developed for the county and your area will be included in the Plan. This Plan will identify existing gaps in service provision and areas that need to be developed. It will assist you in working to meet the needs of young people in your area and it will highlight existing good practice in the VEC area.

If my club registers with the VEC are we guaranteed funding?

No, but your application will be considered with due regard to the stated criteria for good Youth Work practice within the resources available to the VEC.

We are a small, independent, local youth club so do we have to register?

The benefit to a small, independent, local youth club is the same as that to a local unit from a large national organisation. It would benefit a small club to register so that we know you exist, it will support our case for additional resources, it’s a method of networking and linking with other groups and we can help identify training and provide support. It will also give your club a voice at local, regional and national level (via the LVYC).

What is a Youth Officer? What does s/he do?

The County Youth Officer, Maeve McCabe, is an employee of Co Monaghan VEC with responsibility to support the development of Youth Work in the VEC area.

What is the LVYC?

The Local Voluntary Youth Council will advise the VEC on the preparation of any matter specified in a Youth Work Development Plan. It shall be a forum for the Voluntary Youth Work organisations working in the area to discuss the provision of Youth Work programmes and services in the area. All youth groups registered with the VEC can take part in the election for places on the Local Voluntary Youth Council.

CONTACT DETAILS

email:  youth@monaghanvec.ie

Project funded by the Irish Government and part-financed by the National Development Plan 2007 - 2013