Young Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP)

Challenge Partner Details

Award Level: Bronze
Challenge Area: Community Involvement
Age Group: 14-25
Region: Leinster, Connacht, Munster, Ulster
Online/In Person: Online, In-Person

Contact Details

Email: info@svp.ie
Website: https://www.svp.ie/ways-to-help/young-svp-programme/

About

The Young SVP programme is free and non-competitive, placing young people at the centre of their own learning and promoting personal development. Throughout the year, participants receive continuous support from the Young SVP team, ensuring a positive and meaningful experience in volunteering and social action. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of SVP, social justice, and how to engage in social action through a series of workshops

Challenge Area Activities

Community Involvement
Take part in workshops on important issues facing young people today such as Becoming a Changemaker, Power and Society and many more.

Programme Breakdown

The Young SVP Programme is a youth development programme designed for use in school/youth groups.

The programme focuses on social action within the ethos and mission of SVP. Young people are offered opportunities to learn about SVP, social justice and how to engage in social action in a positive & meaningful way. The flexibility of the Young SVP programme ensures it can seamlessly integrate into any group or school community, fitting your needs perfectly. Moreover, the programme is free and non-competitive.

Young people are at the heart of their own learning, fostering personal development. Additionally, supports from the Young SVP team are available throughout the year, providing continuous assistance.

The programme links to the curriculum in various subject areas in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, such as Religious Education, Citizenship, CSPE, and TY programmes.

Participants will gain positive, meaningful experiences in volunteering and social action, learning to understand and take action on social justice issues the programme can complement extracurricular activities, including Gaisce.

Those who participate will have the option to attend Young SVP events, where young people and leaders/teachers can share their valued experiences.
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