What we do

• Our Inter-generational Project brings together those who are 16-25 and those who are over 50.
• The Young Citizens in Action website is found at www.youngcitizens.org.uk. It is specifically aimed at 16-25 year olds in Northern Ireland and provides information about issues concerning citizenship and volunteering opportunities.
• The Millennium Volunteers Programme offers young people between the ages of 16 and 24 the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised “Award of Excellence” as a reward for their volunteering.
• The Young Citizens in Action Management Committee seeks to support, resource and engage young volunteers aged 16-30, and promote the concept of active citizenship. They meet once a month to steer the different projects within YCIA.
• The Action Magazine, produced three times a year, includes information about our projects and how to get involved.

Examples of Projects

• Producing a young person friendly version of the ‘A Shared Future’ document for government.
• Running a poster campaign to encourage young people to use their vote.
• Producing a health information booklet for young people.
• Gathering information about international volunteering opportunities for young people and promoting the concept.
• Facilitating online discussion for young people on a range of issues.

Contact Details

Young Citizens in Action
Voluntary Service Bureau
34 Shaftesbury Square
Belfast
BT2 7DB

Tel: 028 9020 0850
Fax: 028 9020 0860
Email: roisin@vsb.org.uk or angela@vsb.org.uk or emma@vsb.org.uk
Web: www.youngcitizens.org.uk