Make it a Summer to Remember With The Loft’s 2021 Summer Programme The long awaited Loft summer programme is finally here! With a wide variety of activities on offer from sports and fitness, to day trips and street art and cooking there really is something for everyone. After a challenging few months the Loft staff […]
Make it a Summer to Remember With The Loft’s Summer Programme Read More »
Citizenship and Leadership Project engaged 120 young people across Donegal: Picture Special All good things must come to an end, and that includes the short term CLIC Project at Donegal Youth Service. The CLIC Project, or Citizenship and Leadership in Communities engaged a total of 120 young people across Donegal in 2019 and 2020. Like
Donegal Youth Service supporting Young People’s Mental Health during Covid Pandemic The Covid Pandemic has been challenging for everyone, not least young people. In the last year Donegal Youth Service has facilitated over 3200 one to one sessions with young people and have also provided almost 5000 shorter support sessions in that time. Gareth Gibson
Donegal Youth Service supporting Young People’s Mental Health during Covid Pandemic Read More »
Interview with European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Volunteers Lucía and Ismael Donegal Youth Service has been a sending and hosting organisation for the European Solidarity Corps (formerly the European Voluntary Service or EVS) for over 10 years. Over that time we have hosted volunteers from all over Europe and even further afield. Including Spain, Romania, Italy,
Interview with European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Volunteers Lucía and Ismael Read More »
EU-Funded mental well-being project set to benefit local communities A trailblazing new peacebuilding project aiming to tackle mental health and well-being in children and young people on both sides of the border has been launched. The EU PEACE IV-funded project, called ‘OUR Generation,’ marked its official launch on 24th September 2020 through a unique virtual
EU-Funded mental well-being project \’Our Generation\’ set to benefit local communities Read More »
A Transatlantic Youth Writers Workshop As part of Culture Night Donegal 2020 young people from Donegal Youth Service, Kids Own and Young Chicago Authors participated in a special young writers workshop over Zoom with Kevin Coval, poet and Artistic Director of Young Chicago Authors. The 90 minute exchange session incorporated a poetry writing prompt centred
Watch: Donegal Youth Service collaborate with Young Chicago Authors & Kids Own Read More »
Autumn at LOFT Whatever you\’re interested in there\’s lots on at LOFT this Autumn. From weekly groups to pool and movie nights and lots more. This is the perfect opportunity to try something new and make new friends. Booking is essential for all groups with limited places to allow for social distancing. Please contact us
New Autumn Programme at LOFT for ages 12-25 Read More »
Donegal Youth Service Annual Report 2019: Another busy year supporting Young People Donegal Youth Service engaged a total of 15,170 young people across the county in 2019 through a wide range of programmes and activities. DYS Regional Director Lorraine Thompson said: “I am delighted to invite you to view the Donegal Youth Service annual report
Donegal Youth Service Annual Report 2019: Another busy year supporting Young People Read More »
Donegal Youth Service Annual Report 2019 2019 was a big year for Donegal Youth Service
Annual Report 2019 Read More »
Donegal Youth Service Covid-19 Response in Numbers The restrictions that came into effect on March 13th to flatten the curve, and slow the spread of the virus led to the temporary closure of the Donegal Youth Service building, and suspension of face to face youth work throughout the county. Donegal Youth Service have been working
Press Release: Donegal Youth Service Covid-19 Response in Numbers Read More »