KDYS YOUTH WORKER ARTS SKILLS TRAINING DAY

Saturday, 4th February 2012

Flora Onorh Egharevba, Anne Kelliher, Grace Boyle, Alicia O Connor, Una Flynn, Oonagh Ward, Fiona Ladden (Facilitator) & Catherine O Reilly in the Wool Felting Workshop


Kerry Diocesan Youth Service offers a range of personal, social, recreational & educational programmes to young people throughout Kerry & parts of West Cork. Many of these programmes are organised, driven and resourced by voluntary youth workers who are supported & trained by paid staff.

In turn the organisation supports staff & volunteers through the provision of a comprehensive annual training programme relevant to the emerging needs of young people & those who work with them. KDYS values the arts, as an important tool, in the delivery of appropriate responses to the needs of young people.

A group of volunteers enjoying the Brief Interventions Workshop

This year’s skills day provided a full day of training to staff & volunteers in the organisation and wider community giving a basic introduction to a range of arts, skills & experiences. It provided a positive learning experience in areas such as Wool Felting, Drama, Social Media, Junk Art and Co-operative Games, with the expressed intention that these skills will be brought back to the young people in youth clubs and youth activity projects throughout the diocese of Kerry. Participants were able to attend 4 out of the eight workshops on offer throughout the day.

 Deirdre Duggan enjoying the Junk Art Workshop

The event also provided access for participants to a range of local & regional facilitators of the arts, should they wish to engage them personally at a later date, for specific work with their own youth groups.

It was also an opportunity for participants to forge links or create alliances with other like minded youth workers in order to work in partnership in the future on an arts based theme or project.

Over 50 volunteers participants on the day, who will now return to over 30 youth clubs & projects excited, enriched and invigorated about sharing their newly acquired arts skills.

                    


KDYS SkillShop is supported by the Kerry Education Service.

What are Garda Youth Diversion Projects?

Garda Youth Diversion Projects are local community based activities which work
with children.  These projects aim to help children move away from behaving in a
way that might get them or their friends into trouble with the law.  They can help
children develop their sense of community and their social skills through different
activities.

The projects offer opportunities for education, employment training, sport, art,
music and other activities.  Most projects operate outside of school hours.
However, in areas with a high proportion of early school-leavers, activities may
also be planned during the daytime.

The projects seek to encourage a better quality of life for everyone in the
community and to support good relations between the Gardai and the
community.

Mitchel's Youth Project (MY Project)

The MY Project Outreach base is located in 11/12 St. Patrick Bungalows,
Tralee, Co. Kerry.

The MY Project catchment area is the East Side of Tralee.

Programmes which are being operated:

Individual work                                                         Group work
Employment progression                                      Mock interviews
Literacy support                                                       Copping on Programme
Contact time with the Community Garda            FETAC Programmes           
Health Promotion within the
Traveller Community (HSE)                                   School Transfer Programme
Community Programmes                                      Outdoor Education
Sports Development                                               Gaisce - the President's Award
Allotment Programme                                             Fishing Programme
Summer Programme                                              Drop in Programme

Contact Details:

Co-ordinator                                        John Moriarty
Irish Youth Justice Worker               Geraldine O'Meara

Telephone Number                           066- 7127932
Mobile Number                                   086 - 8318893
Email                                                    This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

   
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!

 Supervised Homework Club

We have fun and get lots done at the KDYS,
SUPERVISED HOMEWORK SUPPORT GROUP
on Wednesdays in a space where young people can do their homework in a quiet, supportive setting with other students.

WHERE?? KDYS, Killarney

WHEN??  4 - 5.30pm

FOR WHO??  5^th, 6^th Class & 1^st year students

COST?? €2 per week for 8 weeks or €15 paid in Full
from the 8^th February – 28^th March incl.

Only 12 places available,
so please book early
Application forms available from reception,
KDYS Killarney or contact Caroline, KDYS Killarney 064 66 31748.

Invitation to support the development of KDYS Youth Café for Castleisland

The year ahead will see KDYS enhancing its commitment and investment to the future generations of youth in Castleisland and its surrounds with the commencement of remedial works in the historical corner of Paddy Hussey’s in order to facilitate the proposed opening of a Youth Café in mid-2012.

A youth café is a safe, dedicated, quality meeting space for young people ranging in age from 10 to 25 years. It is determined by young people for young people, in partnership with adults in the locality. In more general terms, a youth café offers the following to young people.

• A relaxed meeting space, which is safe, friendly, inclusive and tolerant;
• A place for all young people to socially interact with their peers in a safe and supportive drug- and alcohol-free environment;
• A location for relaxation, recreation and entertainment, and as a site for information, advice and additional support.
• A place where young people can develop good quality relationships with their peers and with adults.

KDYS has been operating in the Sliabh Luachra area since its inception over 40 Years ago and is currently involved in delivering Youth Clubs and other support services. These Projects have empowered many young, enhanced their lives and provided opportunities to young people to engage in both local and national events. Young people have partaken in North /South Exchanges, achieved in the annual Garda Youth Achievement Awards, represented their area in Comhairle na Nog, assisted in local Tidy Town Initiatives and engaged in after school supports with both educational and recreational focuses.

KDYS already operates Youth Cafes in Tralee, Killarney, Listowel and Killorglin. These rely on the dedication and involvement of volunteers and young people in their planning and on-going operation. KDYS envisages a similar development at Hussey’s Corner and are inviting any interested adults or young people with the needs of young people at heart and willing to commit to the development of the Youth Café to contact Madeleine or Robbie at 066 7142648 or at KDYS in the Island Centre. Full training and support will be provided to all Volunteers engaging with KDYS.

Dingle Way

 The young people of Transforum Alley are in the process of completing the Dingle Way. As part of the timetable the group take part in an outdoor education programme every Thursday.   We have broken the Dingle Way into a number of 10-12km sections which the group walk on consecutive Thursdays. As of the 12^th of January 2012 the group made it as far as Dingle town.


Goal Jersey Day & Cheerios Childline Sports Event

On Friday the 7^th October Transforum Alley celebrated Goal Jersey Day & Cheerios Childline by hosting a sports event for all Youthreach participants in Kerry.

A 5-a-side soccer tournament on the all-weather pitches of the Tralee Regional Sports & Leisure Complex was held with a team from Listowel Youthreach winning.



Those not participating in the soccer tournament took part in Muai Thai training with David O’Sullivan at his gym in Tralee.

Other activities Transforum Alley have taken part in include Ice Skating Dublin, Bowling Buddies Tralee, Play at Height Climbing Wall Dingle, High & Long Jump Competition An Riocht Athletics Track Castleisland.

 
CRAFTY WINTER WORKSHOPS

When - Saturday 10th and Saturday 17th of December 2011
Time  -  11.00 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
Where - Killarney Youth Centre 
Cost - €7

AGE GROUP - 6 - 10 Year olds 

Make your own Christmas gift  - Fun and party games -
Arts and Crafts

Registration forms available from KDYS reception Killarney.

BOOK early to avoid disappointment.  Limited places available.


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Are you female???

Are you in 6th class or 1st year???

Are you living in the Killarney area???

If you answered yes to these questions,
Why not join our new Girls Group!!!



STARTING: Wednesday 19th October 2011
TIME: 6.30pm to 8pm every Wednesday
(times may vary due to outings)
LOCATION: KDYS Youth Centre, Killarney
COST: €20 per person for 8 weeks
ACTIVITIES: Arts & Crafts, Games, Hair & Beauty, Outings, Food & Fun

Pre registration is vitally important prior to the commencement of the group to avoid disappointment as there are limited spaces available. Registration Forms can be collected from the KDYS Youth Centre reception and returned with your fee.

For further information contact: Bev @ 064 6631748

Fancy Dress @ The KDYS Youth Centre, Killarney

KDYS Halloween Gig & Chill !!





Games, Music and Craic

Prize for Best Dressed

Fancy Dress ESSENTIAL (€5 entry fee without costume)

When???   28th October
Where??? KDYS Youth Centre, Killarney
What Time??? 7pm til LATE
How Much??? Entry Free in Fancy Dress

Drop In open from 4pm

The Youth Work Ireland Volunteer Achievement Awards Winners for 2011 have been announced and two of the five winners are from Kerry. The awards recognise outstanding achievement by volunteers around the country who deliver or assist in delivering local youth services.

Peter Murphy, from Kevin Barry’s Tralee, is a volunteer with KDYS Bruach na Habhainn Youth Project. Peter is the ‘Stepping up Award’ winner – this award is to recognise young volunteers who are moving into a leadership role in their club or project.

Gearoid Murphy, from Killarney Town, is a volunteer with KDYS Killarney Youth Club and Drop-in Service. Gearoid won the ‘Making A Difference Award’ for volunteers engaged in direct work with young people at risk.

Peter & Gearoid will receive their awards along with 3 other winners at a ceremony in the Youth Work Ireland National Office in Dublin on November 5. Also, this year to celebrate the European Year of the Volunteer a once of Volunteer of the Year Award will be chosen from the 5 award winners. This person will be announced at the Gala Dinner.

 Tim O’Donoghue, CEO of KDYS warmly congratulated Gearoid and Peter on their well- deserved award success and added: - “I would also like to take this opportunity to thank them for the great work that they do with the KDYS. In the current climate volunteer involvement is essential to the sustainability of youth services.”

 “The Volunteer Achievement Awards are a key part of Youth Work Irelands suite of supports to volunteers around the country who are central to delivering quality services for young people in local communities. We have over 7,500 volunteers taking the lead in delivering a whole range of clubs, projects and other critical services the length and breadth of this country. Despite the hard times we are going through more and more people are volunteering and this can only strengthen our communities and provide a better future for young people. In this the year of the volunteer our awards are more important than ever” Said Patrick Burke CEO of Youth Work Ireland

If you are interested in volunteering for KDYS we have a wide range of opportunities available to people in the community. Volunteering with the KDYS is not only an opportunity for you to give back to your community you can benefit from the experience in terms of the training you receive to equip you with the skills to work with young people and be part of an organisation that has worked with young people and families in communities for over 40 years. If you require further information please contact Nicola O Sullivan, Human Resources Dept., KDYS on 064-6631748 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can check out the variety programmes that KDYS offer on www.kdys.ie

KDYS Killarney  Programme of Activities
September – December 2011

Weekly Programmes

 

Once Off Events / Projects

• September 14^th – Junior Cert Celebration Evening.

An evening for fun with Karaoke, Xbox, Blind Date, Pool Competition and nibbles

• September 23^rd – Culture Night from 7 to 10pm

Looking for a Cultural Experience – come along to KDYS, Killarney on Culture Night from 7-10pm and enjoy performances / displays from the KDYS Band Project, the KDYS Circus School, Ardshan Jump Force, and others on the night

• 3^rd – 7^th October - Drug Awareness Week

Activities to be confirmed

• 29^th Oct – Halloween Hoot from 11am to 1.30pm

A morning full of Arts n Crafts, Spooky Adventures, Story Telling and much more!

• December – Crafty Winter Workshops 

Programme of activities and dates to be confirmed

Upcoming Activities / Projects – dates and times to be confirmed

• Youth Empowerment Training – training in Youth Leadership aimed at young people aged over 15yrs and willing to take on extra responsibility within Projects
• Volunteer Training – a 10 hour training for Volunteers who work with the various Projects
• Integrated Youth Project - Open to all young people but involving Young People accessing Enable Ireland Services
• Graffiti Project
• Film appreciation Workshops
• Chess Set Making Workshops with Paper Mache
• RAP Music Project

For further information on any of the above listed activities, please contact Geraldine @ 064 6631748