Ballymun Regional Youth Resource

Mission Statement BRYR's mission is to play a part in building a stronger Ballymun community. BRYR does so by putting in place a range of resources for young people to help them have a happy, healthy and successful transition to adulthood. As young people, and eventually as adults, our young people will create a more independent and vibrant Ballymun. See Do The Right Thing - BRYR's Ethical Guidelines Core Beliefs • Every young person has the power within themselves to live a positive life • The environment in which young people grow up shapes and moulds their welfare and development • Positive relationships with adults and between young people are at the heart of their wellbeing. Core Values • Equal respect for all young people: never give up on anyone • Protection and nurturing for young adults in Ballymun between the ages of 10-21 • Professionalism in our support of young people • Encouragement of voluntarism • Open and honest communication • Optimism for the future of Ballymun Core Work Aims • Help build positive, trusting relations with and between young people. • Resource young people to learn useful life skills - how to take responsibility, see consequences, and develop abilities in teamwork, self-expression and problem solving. • Work towards the development of self-awareness and confidence for young people • Contribute to the growth of the social, economic and cultural life of Ballymun so that the environment in which young people grow and live is as healthy as possible. OVERVIEW OF BRYR PROGRAMMES Groups and Arts Programme Open Sessions: 10-12yrs: 13-14yrs: 15yrs Structured Groups: 10-12yrs: 13-14yrs: p15yrs+: Roundabout Youth Theatre Young Leaders Development Programme Summer Buzz Arts Development Digital Media and Internet Drop in (CITY) Music Club Lift & Otherworld Festivals School & Other Educational Links Outreach Programme Street Based , Education and Referral Park Games Music & Events Open Friday Outfit Easy Street Crisis Support Training and Development Programme Youth Sector Training & Development Professional Development BRYR-In-Services Training/Compulsory training for Staff and Volunteers: EU Projects for Youth – EVS Sending, Supporting Youth Exchanges, Promoting EU Trainings ( Erasmus+) National Quality Standards Framework (NQSF) co-ordination Youth Board Volunteer Support Programme Recruitment, Induction, Support & Supervision, Training Opportunties, Status and Recognition events Volunteers, Students Young Leaders Development Programme (YLDP); Peer Mentoring Programme; Localise Programme EU Project for Youth – Hosting European Volunteers (EVS from Erasmus+) Support to Voluntary Youth Clubs & Youth Groups Facilities Building maintenance Booking system of the Reco Support events in the Reco Provide room preparation Provide catering Core Themes Personal Development Social Skills Development Youth creativity Youth Physical Health Youth Mental Health Youth Participation & Progression Youth Leadership