Youth Service

The Leicestershire Youth Service is managed centrally through area teams and delivered locally by youth work practitioners based across the county.

The service provides a range of opportunities that benefit young people in Leicestershire:

Access to a flexible, motivated team of youth workers
A service response to local need
Support for young people as they develop into young adults
The chance for young people to have a say
A range of personal and social development opportunities that are fun, creative and challenging
Targeted support for the most disadvantaged young people
Co-ordinated support from the voluntary sector

Activities
View details of youth
programmes and clubs
in Leicestershire.

Newsletters
Access Newsletters from
the Youth Service.

Maps
View maps and directions
to Area Offices and
Youth Centres.

4 Youth
A part of our website
for young people
aged 13-19yrs.

A group of young people walking down a road.

Young people on a Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

The Leicestershire Youth Service works closely with a range of key partners including young people, the voluntary sector, schools and community colleges, the Connexions Service, District and Parish Councils.

Members of the public who wish to find out more about youth work opportunities near to them or are interested in becoming a youth worker at this exciting time can contact us using the details below:

Tel: 0116 305 6338
youthservice@leics.gov.uk

What is Youth Work about?

Youth Work is about:

Helping young people to develop personal and social skills
Providing a wide range of opportunities for young people
Building relationships
Giving information and guidance
Dealing with young people's concerns
Helping young people take responsibility
Offering different experiences
Learning through having fun
Helping young people to make their own choices

Read more about Youth Work

Duke of Edinburgh's Award View information for Participants or Group Leaders of the DofE Award.		CYCLe The County Youth Council for Leicestershire brings together young people, improves facilities, etc.
Activities4U Website Activities for young people in Leicestershire.		The Jitty Get fed up with adults always telling you what to think? Don't just sit and listen - SHOUT!!

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Youth Service

What is Youth Work about?

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