“The primary task of youth work is to offer young people, on a basis of their voluntary involvement, development and educational experiences which will equip them to play an active part in our democratic society as well as meet their own developmental needs through a challenging programme of social education which assists the young person to be an active and critical participant in society and social development”
(National Youth Federation, 2001).
The aims of the MDI Youth Work Programme are as follows:
- To empower our young members
- To encourage meaningful participation
- To provide an educational aspect
- To promote equality of opportunity
- To provide respite
MDI Youth Respite Workers provide respite under the following areas:
- Home Visits
- Youth Clubs
- Summer Camps
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