Youth centres
Youth centres are social and recreational centres for 13 to
19-year-olds. The centres support opportunities for young people to
develop their physical, social and emotional abilities and to
experience achievement, leadership, enjoyment, friendship and
recognition.
Youth centres offer organised programmes for physical
activities, such as dance and sports, and for academic and arts
programmes, such as science, crafts and theatre. They also offer
opportunities for unstructured activities, such as game playing,
socialising, club meetings and outdoor recreation.
While unstructured activities are an essential part of youth
centres, the centres are staffed by youth workers who set up the
activities and ensure the wellbeing of participants.
Youth workers
Youth workers promote the personal, educational and social
development of young people aged between 13 and 19
years. Their role is to promote programmes to engage young
people and to empower individuals to take action on issues
affecting their lives, such as health, education, unemployment and
the environment, by developing positive skills and attitudes.
Local youth centres
Find out more about the youth
projects that take place through our youth centres.
Other youth groups