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First Online Irish Youth Information Chat Service Launched

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First Online Irish Youth Chat Service Launched – Organisations Accelerate Initiative in Light of Current Crisis Four leading Irish youth organisations have today formally launched a new unique online youth chat system called the Digital Youth Information Chat Service. The Youth Information Online chat service is the first of its kind in Ireland. Crosscare, SpunOut, […]

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We\’re hiring! Youth Worker | 35 hours per week | 4 months fixed term

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We\’re hiring! Donegal Youth Service seeks to appoint the following position: Youth Worker 35 hours per week (4 months fixed term). The successful candidate will have responsibility for supporting young people, delivering the aims of the Project and will be expected to engage young people and adult volunteers that support them in a series of

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Visiting Youth Workers ‘Czech’ out Donegal Youth Service

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Visiting Youth Workers ‘Czech’ out Donegal Youth Service The Letterkenny Youth Information Centre at Donegal Youth Service recently hosted a group of 10 youth workers from the Czech Republic for a study visit.  The youth workers were representing the organisations Decko Nachod, Décko – DDM Rychnov nad Knéžnou and MéDDM Slunícko.  The group spent their

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Donegal Goalkeeper Shaun Patton has a message for everyone

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Donegal Goalkeeper Shaun Patton We met Shaun Patton recently and he had a message of support for our bid to buy our building.  Listen below!   Score! We met Donegal Goalkeeper Shaun Patton today. He\’s asking for people to support our Christmas wish and help us buy our building. Thanks for the support! ? Posted

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\”What the DYS building means to me…\” One young person\’s story

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Karen Conlon shares what the DYS building means to her… \”As I’m sure many of you are now aware the Donegal Youth Service building has gone up for sale, so I have decided to try and explain why such a building is important to me and so many other young people. When I first came

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Annual Report 2017: Supporting more young people than ever before

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Annual Report 2017: Supporting more young people than ever before A record number of young people engaged with Donegal Youth Service in 2017.  The Annual Report shows that 11,665 young people engaged with various projects, youth clubs and services throughout the county last year. Donegal Youth Service Chairperson Marina Carlin said “As a volunteer I

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Donegal Youth Council Showcase: Two Great Years

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Donegal Youth Council Showcase Celebrating their two year term All good things must come to an end. The 2016-2018 Donegal Youth Council’s term has just concluded, with a special showcase event celebrating all of their achievements over the past two years.  The 33 young people who made up the Youth Council were from all over

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Party in The Park 2018 | August 24th 12-6pm | FREE entry!

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It\’s almost that time of the year again! Get ready for the last big party of the summer…   Party in The Park is back!  There will be live music, food, face painting, henna, festival hair, games and lots of craic.  FREE ENTRY!  We\’ll be taking over the Letterkenny Town Park for this one day

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DYS Community Employment Scheme in Clonmany

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Community Employment Scheme Position: Youth Support Worker (Temporary Cover) |  Hours: 19.5 per week Location:  Clonmany Applicants must supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form. Extra Information: Please contact your local DSP Employment Services/Intreo Office to check your eligibility and to apply for this vacancy. Job Reference Number will be

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