Youth Service
ListenWe work mainly with young people aged 13-19, although some centres have clubs for 11-13 year olds. We offer young people the following …
- A place to meet friends
- A chance to develop as individuals and in groups
- To understand others and the world around them
- To take part in interesting and challenging activities
- To try new activities and acquire new skills
- To find information, support and advice when needed
- To discover ways of helping others in the community
- Have a say, direct and influence over decisions which affect them
- To gain an award for their participation
It also offers a professional service to voluntary youth groups on:
- Grant aid
- Youth work issues
- Advice and support
- Youth work is about encouraging young people to learn and have fun in their free time. It is based on four areas
Foundation
Basic principles which underpin youth work:
- Learning
- Valuing difference
- Health and well being
- Active citizenship
Activities
- Sports
- Arts - including DJ project
- Outdoor and adventure education
Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme
- Youth forum
- Advice, counselling, information and support
- Themes
The range of issues affecting young people:
- Relationships
- Values and beliefs
- Healthy lifestyles
- Skills for success
- Leisure and creativity
- Community involvement
- Settings
Where youth work takes place:
- Seven youth centres across the Borough
- Youth Counselling Service in Bracknell Town
- Infoactive - double decker bus, mobile IT and other activities
- Street Work Project
See the Youth Service Facebook page for more information.
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