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30/10/2017
Youth Justice Agency Seeks New Volunteers
The Youth Justice Agency is seeking to recruit new volunteers across Northern Ireland, for valuable roles working alongside staff in supporting children aged 10-17 who come into contact with the justice system.
Volunteers assist with community service, provide one-to-one support and help facilitate reparative activities within local communities which enable young people to make amends for the harm caused by their offending behaviour.
Youth Justice Agency Chief Executive, Declan McGeown, said: "The Youth Justice Agency is focused on helping steer young people away from the criminal justice system. Working closely with staff, our volunteers – who are drawn from a range of backgrounds, disciplines, ages and interests - help contribute towards this goal.
"Volunteering is a very rewarding experience and I would encourage anyone who has an interest in young people and the justice system to get involved."
Joint winner of the Youth Justice Agency 'Volunteer of the Year' award, Kevin Thompson, said: "I always enjoyed working with young people but felt I could do more to divert children away from the behaviours which lead them into conflict with the law.
"Working as a volunteer with the Youth Justice Agency has also helped me personally, grow in confidence, learn new skills and undertake youth work studies. It is really rewarding work. You don't make an impact in every young person's life but you do help some, which makes it all worthwhile."
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Volunteers assist with community service, provide one-to-one support and help facilitate reparative activities within local communities which enable young people to make amends for the harm caused by their offending behaviour.
Youth Justice Agency Chief Executive, Declan McGeown, said: "The Youth Justice Agency is focused on helping steer young people away from the criminal justice system. Working closely with staff, our volunteers – who are drawn from a range of backgrounds, disciplines, ages and interests - help contribute towards this goal.
"Volunteering is a very rewarding experience and I would encourage anyone who has an interest in young people and the justice system to get involved."
Joint winner of the Youth Justice Agency 'Volunteer of the Year' award, Kevin Thompson, said: "I always enjoyed working with young people but felt I could do more to divert children away from the behaviours which lead them into conflict with the law.
"Working as a volunteer with the Youth Justice Agency has also helped me personally, grow in confidence, learn new skills and undertake youth work studies. It is really rewarding work. You don't make an impact in every young person's life but you do help some, which makes it all worthwhile."
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