Nice take Alex aka @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social all #youthworkers should read this
It’s Friday morning and time for Barely Civil Society. This week taking a look at what next for #youthwork, with the last of the Big Society Boondoggles, NCS, coming to an end. Plus more general charity sh*tshow updates. dralexevans.substack.com/p/goodbye-na...
November 24, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Nice take Alex aka @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social all #youthworkers should read this
Nearly 600,000 people under 30 were unemployed at the end of 2025.
Youth unemployment is a warning sign we should not ignore. #workforce #youthworkers @jimbostanford.bsky.social
rabble.ca/economy/yout...
Youth unemployment is a warning sign we should not ignore. #workforce #youthworkers @jimbostanford.bsky.social
rabble.ca/economy/yout...
Youth unemployment: The canary in the coal mine
The youngest cohort of workers, those aged 15 to 19, have seen the biggest increase in the unemployment rate in the last two years.
rabble.ca
February 5, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Nearly 600,000 people under 30 were unemployed at the end of 2025.
Youth unemployment is a warning sign we should not ignore. #workforce #youthworkers @jimbostanford.bsky.social
rabble.ca/economy/yout...
Youth unemployment is a warning sign we should not ignore. #workforce #youthworkers @jimbostanford.bsky.social
rabble.ca/economy/yout...
The amazing youthworkers and young people at YMCA GroundFloor.
The artists at Creativity and Change. (Responsible for activism all over cork city)
The incredible team at the Kabin in Knocknaheny
The artists at Creativity and Change. (Responsible for activism all over cork city)
The incredible team at the Kabin in Knocknaheny
March 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The amazing youthworkers and young people at YMCA GroundFloor.
The artists at Creativity and Change. (Responsible for activism all over cork city)
The incredible team at the Kabin in Knocknaheny
The artists at Creativity and Change. (Responsible for activism all over cork city)
The incredible team at the Kabin in Knocknaheny
For the last two weeks we have had big challenges in our pre age Youth Club - ages 8-11.
Behavior
Attitude
Respect
Participation
#Youthworkers were struggling but i grew facinated with improving the experience of our club for both young people and #youthworkers!
Heres what I changed #youthwork
Behavior
Attitude
Respect
Participation
#Youthworkers were struggling but i grew facinated with improving the experience of our club for both young people and #youthworkers!
Heres what I changed #youthwork
December 4, 2024 at 8:18 PM
For the last two weeks we have had big challenges in our pre age Youth Club - ages 8-11.
Behavior
Attitude
Respect
Participation
#Youthworkers were struggling but i grew facinated with improving the experience of our club for both young people and #youthworkers!
Heres what I changed #youthwork
Behavior
Attitude
Respect
Participation
#Youthworkers were struggling but i grew facinated with improving the experience of our club for both young people and #youthworkers!
Heres what I changed #youthwork
I agree in realty that juvenile detention centres are prisons and id like the language to also change from “youthworkers” to guards
December 31, 2024 at 4:21 AM
I agree in realty that juvenile detention centres are prisons and id like the language to also change from “youthworkers” to guards
Pakistan Hotel & Tourism Workers Federation call for Recognition, Respect, and Representation for Tourism Workers in the informal Economy for Sustainable Tourism!
#WorldTourismDay2025 @iloactrav.bsky.social #WTD2025 #SustainableTourism #InformalEconomy #HotelWorkers #TourismWorkers #YouthWorkers
#WorldTourismDay2025 @iloactrav.bsky.social #WTD2025 #SustainableTourism #InformalEconomy #HotelWorkers #TourismWorkers #YouthWorkers
September 27, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Pakistan Hotel & Tourism Workers Federation call for Recognition, Respect, and Representation for Tourism Workers in the informal Economy for Sustainable Tourism!
#WorldTourismDay2025 @iloactrav.bsky.social #WTD2025 #SustainableTourism #InformalEconomy #HotelWorkers #TourismWorkers #YouthWorkers
#WorldTourismDay2025 @iloactrav.bsky.social #WTD2025 #SustainableTourism #InformalEconomy #HotelWorkers #TourismWorkers #YouthWorkers
Youth work can be very rewarding, but it’s a demanding and multi hat wearing role often with limited financial gain compared to similar professions
Passion drives most #youthworkers
So If you’re considering this pathway, ask yourself "do i have the passion?
#youthwork
Passion drives most #youthworkers
So If you’re considering this pathway, ask yourself "do i have the passion?
#youthwork
January 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Youth work can be very rewarding, but it’s a demanding and multi hat wearing role often with limited financial gain compared to similar professions
Passion drives most #youthworkers
So If you’re considering this pathway, ask yourself "do i have the passion?
#youthwork
Passion drives most #youthworkers
So If you’re considering this pathway, ask yourself "do i have the passion?
#youthwork
An essential read for anyone working to safeguard young people, including youth workers, social workers and the police, as well as policy makers and researchers focusing on child exploitation.
#ChildExploitation #YouthWorkers #Safeguarding #SocialWorkers
https://ow.ly/94tK50ZSLXf
#ChildExploitation #YouthWorkers #Safeguarding #SocialWorkers
https://ow.ly/94tK50ZSLXf
September 30, 2026 at 4:20 PM
An essential read for anyone working to safeguard young people, including youth workers, social workers and the police, as well as policy makers and researchers focusing on child exploitation.
#ChildExploitation #YouthWorkers #Safeguarding #SocialWorkers
https://ow.ly/94tK50ZSLXf
#ChildExploitation #YouthWorkers #Safeguarding #SocialWorkers
https://ow.ly/94tK50ZSLXf
Us #Youthworkers need to stay committed to learning.
Effective practice evolves every 3-5 years as we get different eras of young people experiencing new challenges,
We have to be genuinely curious and passionate about learning otherwise we will be become outdated
#youthwork
Effective practice evolves every 3-5 years as we get different eras of young people experiencing new challenges,
We have to be genuinely curious and passionate about learning otherwise we will be become outdated
#youthwork
December 7, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Us #Youthworkers need to stay committed to learning.
Effective practice evolves every 3-5 years as we get different eras of young people experiencing new challenges,
We have to be genuinely curious and passionate about learning otherwise we will be become outdated
#youthwork
Effective practice evolves every 3-5 years as we get different eras of young people experiencing new challenges,
We have to be genuinely curious and passionate about learning otherwise we will be become outdated
#youthwork
Ingrediants for an attractive (to young people) youth provision
1. Engaging Activities
2.Trusted #youthworkers
3. Food
#youthwork
1. Engaging Activities
2.Trusted #youthworkers
3. Food
#youthwork
January 31, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Ingrediants for an attractive (to young people) youth provision
1. Engaging Activities
2.Trusted #youthworkers
3. Food
#youthwork
1. Engaging Activities
2.Trusted #youthworkers
3. Food
#youthwork
"The session needs to go this way!"
One of the biggest traps #youthworkers fall into is believing every session MUST go exactly as planned.
Here 7 reasons why us #youthworkers need to avoid this way of thinking
#youthwork
One of the biggest traps #youthworkers fall into is believing every session MUST go exactly as planned.
Here 7 reasons why us #youthworkers need to avoid this way of thinking
#youthwork
November 26, 2024 at 1:46 PM
"The session needs to go this way!"
One of the biggest traps #youthworkers fall into is believing every session MUST go exactly as planned.
Here 7 reasons why us #youthworkers need to avoid this way of thinking
#youthwork
One of the biggest traps #youthworkers fall into is believing every session MUST go exactly as planned.
Here 7 reasons why us #youthworkers need to avoid this way of thinking
#youthwork
Second day working across beautiful Barrow-in-Furness. Finishing this evening with the most wonderful celebration 🎉 of the successes of Better Tomorrow’s lnkd.in/eXAYK7pa - lead and spoke about beautifully by David Beeby DL 🫶
#youthwork
#youthworkers
#BetterTomorrows
#youthwork
#youthworkers
#BetterTomorrows
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October 24, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Second day working across beautiful Barrow-in-Furness. Finishing this evening with the most wonderful celebration 🎉 of the successes of Better Tomorrow’s lnkd.in/eXAYK7pa - lead and spoke about beautifully by David Beeby DL 🫶
#youthwork
#youthworkers
#BetterTomorrows
#youthwork
#youthworkers
#BetterTomorrows
What are you doing today? Come down to the Indiana Statehouse and join us for Youth Day at the Statehouse to make your voices heard!
#youth #advocacy #children #families #youthworkers
#youth #advocacy #children #families #youthworkers
February 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
What are you doing today? Come down to the Indiana Statehouse and join us for Youth Day at the Statehouse to make your voices heard!
#youth #advocacy #children #families #youthworkers
#youth #advocacy #children #families #youthworkers
🚨 Calling all educators, youth workers, & advocates! How can we support boys in breaking free from limiting gender norms & embracing their authentic selves? Join us Mar. 20 at 10:00AM PT. Register free 👉🏻 nextgenmen.ca/events
#raisingboys #positivemasculinity #onlinewebinar #educator #youthworkers
#raisingboys #positivemasculinity #onlinewebinar #educator #youthworkers
March 5, 2025 at 12:24 AM
🚨 Calling all educators, youth workers, & advocates! How can we support boys in breaking free from limiting gender norms & embracing their authentic selves? Join us Mar. 20 at 10:00AM PT. Register free 👉🏻 nextgenmen.ca/events
#raisingboys #positivemasculinity #onlinewebinar #educator #youthworkers
#raisingboys #positivemasculinity #onlinewebinar #educator #youthworkers
Things to Highlight on your #youthwork CV
1. Your expertise! Showcase what makes you unique:
2 Mentoring experience and successful programmes
3• Training that eligns with your expertise
4 • #youthworkers success under your leadership
5 • Technical knowledge - analysis, measuring outcomes
1. Your expertise! Showcase what makes you unique:
2 Mentoring experience and successful programmes
3• Training that eligns with your expertise
4 • #youthworkers success under your leadership
5 • Technical knowledge - analysis, measuring outcomes
February 7, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Things to Highlight on your #youthwork CV
1. Your expertise! Showcase what makes you unique:
2 Mentoring experience and successful programmes
3• Training that eligns with your expertise
4 • #youthworkers success under your leadership
5 • Technical knowledge - analysis, measuring outcomes
1. Your expertise! Showcase what makes you unique:
2 Mentoring experience and successful programmes
3• Training that eligns with your expertise
4 • #youthworkers success under your leadership
5 • Technical knowledge - analysis, measuring outcomes
Just read “The Invisible Side of the Game” by Nazrin Omarzade.
A great reminder that sport isn’t powerful on its own - the real impact comes from the method, the dialogue, and the safe space built around it. ⏭️
A must-read for anyone who working with youth. #youthworkers
A great reminder that sport isn’t powerful on its own - the real impact comes from the method, the dialogue, and the safe space built around it. ⏭️
A must-read for anyone who working with youth. #youthworkers
January 31, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Just read “The Invisible Side of the Game” by Nazrin Omarzade.
A great reminder that sport isn’t powerful on its own - the real impact comes from the method, the dialogue, and the safe space built around it. ⏭️
A must-read for anyone who working with youth. #youthworkers
A great reminder that sport isn’t powerful on its own - the real impact comes from the method, the dialogue, and the safe space built around it. ⏭️
A must-read for anyone who working with youth. #youthworkers
#Youthworkers The honest truth.
Your CV and Qualifications will take a backseat to your connections.
The longer you avoid networking, the more frustrated you will be tyring to get the job your talent deserves. 1/2
#artofyouthwork
#youthwork
Your CV and Qualifications will take a backseat to your connections.
The longer you avoid networking, the more frustrated you will be tyring to get the job your talent deserves. 1/2
#artofyouthwork
#youthwork
November 20, 2024 at 9:56 PM
#Youthworkers The honest truth.
Your CV and Qualifications will take a backseat to your connections.
The longer you avoid networking, the more frustrated you will be tyring to get the job your talent deserves. 1/2
#artofyouthwork
#youthwork
Your CV and Qualifications will take a backseat to your connections.
The longer you avoid networking, the more frustrated you will be tyring to get the job your talent deserves. 1/2
#artofyouthwork
#youthwork
🚀 Become a Youth-ID Multiplier!
🌍 Join a 12-month Erasmus+ programme for youth workers.
✈️ Travel • 🎓 YouthPass • 🤝 Network
🔗 wp.me/p23f03-n3u
#ErasmusPlus #YouthWorkers #YouthLeadership #ApplyNow
🌍 Join a 12-month Erasmus+ programme for youth workers.
✈️ Travel • 🎓 YouthPass • 🤝 Network
🔗 wp.me/p23f03-n3u
#ErasmusPlus #YouthWorkers #YouthLeadership #ApplyNow
Join the Youth-ID Network: Empower Youth Workers in Europe
Discover opportunities in the Erasmus+ programme to build inclusive communities through the Youth-ID Network of Multipliers 2026.
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August 7, 2026 at 12:20 PM
🚀 Become a Youth-ID Multiplier!
🌍 Join a 12-month Erasmus+ programme for youth workers.
✈️ Travel • 🎓 YouthPass • 🤝 Network
🔗 wp.me/p23f03-n3u
#ErasmusPlus #YouthWorkers #YouthLeadership #ApplyNow
🌍 Join a 12-month Erasmus+ programme for youth workers.
✈️ Travel • 🎓 YouthPass • 🤝 Network
🔗 wp.me/p23f03-n3u
#ErasmusPlus #YouthWorkers #YouthLeadership #ApplyNow
🚨 Should social media be banned for under-16s in the UK?
The Government is reportedly considering this move — but what would it mean for young people, youth work, and the ethics of digital connection?
📣 We want to hear from you
youtube.com/post/UgkxPV8...
#youthwork #YWCR #youthworkers #SocialMedia
The Government is reportedly considering this move — but what would it mean for young people, youth work, and the ethics of digital connection?
📣 We want to hear from you
youtube.com/post/UgkxPV8...
#youthwork #YWCR #youthworkers #SocialMedia
Post from YWCR - YouTube
Government Press Release on an action to improve children's relationship with mobile phones and social media. With the potential of a ban on social media for...
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January 20, 2026 at 9:36 AM
🚨 Should social media be banned for under-16s in the UK?
The Government is reportedly considering this move — but what would it mean for young people, youth work, and the ethics of digital connection?
📣 We want to hear from you
youtube.com/post/UgkxPV8...
#youthwork #YWCR #youthworkers #SocialMedia
The Government is reportedly considering this move — but what would it mean for young people, youth work, and the ethics of digital connection?
📣 We want to hear from you
youtube.com/post/UgkxPV8...
#youthwork #YWCR #youthworkers #SocialMedia
Calling all #youthworkers please follow the link and post a response!
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February 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Calling all #youthworkers please follow the link and post a response!
www.facebook.com/share/p/17ZR...
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Youth workers supporting young people with long-term conditions - tell us about your service by completing our survey here/in our bio: tinyurl.com/YWSMapping
#YouthEmpowerment #youthwork #youthworkers #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #research #survey #knowledge
#YouthEmpowerment #youthwork #youthworkers #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #research #survey #knowledge
February 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Youth workers supporting young people with long-term conditions - tell us about your service by completing our survey here/in our bio: tinyurl.com/YWSMapping
#YouthEmpowerment #youthwork #youthworkers #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #research #survey #knowledge
#YouthEmpowerment #youthwork #youthworkers #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #research #survey #knowledge
Yeah, I get it, but it doesn't mean I like this kind of 'lobbying' for youth services. It only seems to consolidate the policy drivers that seek to re-conceptualise #youthwork. The idea that youthworkers are educators appears long gone; crime prevention is top dog.
www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news...
www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news...
Surrey MP links disorder arrests to cuts in youth services - CYP Now
The MP for Epsom has said the arrest of children as young as 11 in connection with recent protests in the Surrey town should serve as a warning about the conseq
www.cypnow.co.uk
May 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Yeah, I get it, but it doesn't mean I like this kind of 'lobbying' for youth services. It only seems to consolidate the policy drivers that seek to re-conceptualise #youthwork. The idea that youthworkers are educators appears long gone; crime prevention is top dog.
www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news...
www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news...
And yet #youthworkers are constantly told their mission is 'confidence-building'. Watching someone do something online is no qualification for actually being able to do it. Adventure is akin to an apprenticeship, it takes a while; whereas social media drives immediacy. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Overconfident' young men prompt multiple rescues from Yr Wyddfa
Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team say winter weather can turn a manageable day extremely dangerous.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 3, 2026 at 2:52 PM
And yet #youthworkers are constantly told their mission is 'confidence-building'. Watching someone do something online is no qualification for actually being able to do it. Adventure is akin to an apprenticeship, it takes a while; whereas social media drives immediacy. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Young people are moving toward climate careers. Employers need to adapt or be left behind #ClimateAction #careers #working #youthworkers
drawdown.org/news/insight...
drawdown.org/news/insight...
Young people are moving toward climate careers. Employers need to adapt or be left behind.
I have worked in the sustainability space for almost a decade. In that time, I have witnessed my parents struggle to tell their friends what their daughter does for work; my friends who work in tech s...
drawdown.org
June 7, 2024 at 12:10 AM
Young people are moving toward climate careers. Employers need to adapt or be left behind #ClimateAction #careers #working #youthworkers
drawdown.org/news/insight...
drawdown.org/news/insight...