Community Development Team - Youth Work Week Updates

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Community Development Team - Youth Work Week Updates

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Youth Work Week 2023 is this week from Monday 6 to Sunday 12 November, the theme this year is youth work in every place and space. 

 

From the halls of a school to the streets of a city, youth workers are there to support young people in every place and space. They provide a safe and supportive environment where young people can explore their interests, develop their skills, and build relationships.

 

Youth work is essential for helping young people to thrive in all areas of their lives. It can help them to:

  • Make informed choices about their future
  • Build resilience and overcome challenges
  • Become active and engaged in their community

Youth workers are passionate about helping young people to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

 

The following items in our Youth Work Week Updates are:

  1. Spotlights on Youth Groups/Organisations in Solihull

  2. Y.O.B.S Survey - for Groups and Organisations
  3. Heart-Shaped Decisions Survey - for Young People
  4. Youth Funding Opportunities

1. Spotlights on Youth Groups/Organisations in Solihull

Solihull is home to a wide range of youth groups and organisations that are passionate about supporting young people. This Youth Work Week 2023, we have asked some some of these fantastic groups and organisations to share their stories and successes. Please see below the links for the spotlights for these groups:

  1. Fitcap
  2. St Philip's & St James' Youth Club
  3. CZSA UK
  4. The Snooty Pooch
  5. Urban Heard
  6. Meriden Adventure Playground (MAPA)
  7. Our Lady of The Wayside Youth Group
  8. Heart Shaped Decisions

 

We will also be highlighting these spotlights on our social media pages using the following hashtags. #YWW23  #YWW23Solihull

 

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2. Y.O.B.S survey - for groups and organisations.

YOBS (Youth Opportunities Board Solihull) is committed to constant growth and improvement.

 

Their mission is; "To support locally rooted VCFSE and Statutory organisations in working together to maximize opportunities for all children and young people in Solihull."

 

YOBS accomplishes this mission through networking, collaboration, and advocacy. It also aspires to play a crucial role in securing funding for our sector and promoting best practices. They are keen to hear your ideas on how they can make the YOBS network even better.

 

Please can you complete their short survey using the link below;

https://forms.gle/JoSL7LnPJ2hxiFCR7

 

The survey is completely anonymous and they are excited to learn from your feedback and work together to develop YOBS for all members.

 
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3. Heart-Shaped Decisions survey - for young people

Heart-Shaped Decisions CIC and Ways for Wellbeing UK CIC are working together to provide a group for 17-25 year olds in North Solihull. In order for this to be of benefit to you, they need your input.

 

if you know of any 17-25 year olds please ask them to complete the form by following this link

 

4. Youth Funding Opportunities

The Community Development Team have access to Grantfinder, a funding database, where there is a wide range of funding opportunities that cover a variety of topics.

 

Please see below to view the various funding opportunities for youth groups and organisations at present: 

 

Youth Funding Opportunities - 06.11.2023

To find out more about Youth Work Week 23 please visit https://www.nya.org.uk/skills/yww/. 

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My Solihull Map

With the My Solihull Map, you can find places to go, things to do and people to talk or listen to in your neighbourhood.

 

Please use this link to access the map: My Solihull Map