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Youth Service Celebrates Achievements and Rewards Supporters

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The Isle of Man's Youth Service held its annual staff conference to celebrate the achievements of the organization and reward its supporters. The event, held at the Youth Arts Centre, Douglas, was opened by Ken Callister, the Department of Education and Children's Principal Youth Officer. Callister highlighted the Youth Service's increased appeal to young people over the past year, with an additional 1,112 individuals joining clubs and projects, bringing membership to over 4,000 young people for the first time.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Youth Service increased its appeal to young people over the past year, with 1,112 new members joining clubs and projects, bringing the total to over 4,000.
  • The organization offers accredited training through the Open College Network, with 18 staff completing the Introduction to Youth Work course and receiving certificates.
  • The conference recognized the contributions of several organizations and companies that have supported the Youth Service over the past year, including Rushen Round Table, Britannia International, and the Isle of Man Bank.
  • The Rushen Round Table was awarded for their long-term voluntary service to the Phab club, which benefits hundreds of young people.
  • Britannia International received an award for their support of the Peel allotment project, the Soundcheck music project, and their sponsorship of trainee instructors with Adventure Education.
  • The Isle of Man Bank provided funding for the Youth Service to hire the Gaiety Theatre for its annual Duke of Edinburgh's Award presentation evening.
  • Royal London 3600 provided plush leather furniture for the Laxey village youth centre.

Statistics:

  • 1,112 new members joined Youth Service clubs and projects over the past year.
  • 4,000 young people are now members of the Youth Service.
  • 18 staff completed the Introduction to Youth Work course.
  • 100 young people received Duke of Edinburgh's Awards last year.
  • Over 20 years, the Rushen Round Table has contributed to the Phab club.
  • Hundreds of young people have benefited from the Rushen Round Table's volunteer work.

Sources:

  • M2 PRESSWIRE, July 4, 2011: Youth conference celebrates achievements and rewards supporters (C)1994-2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:04072011.

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