Effective youth work requires seven essential skills: empathy and active listening, communication, conflict resolution and mediation, knowledge of youth development, cultural competence and diversity, program planning, and flexibility and adaptability. The core aim of a youth worker is to foster a genuine connection with young people and understand their needs to deliver impactful engagement that brings about lasting transformation.
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Give Your Child a Head Start: The Surprising Benefits of Youth Clubs in Developing Life Skills
Youth clubs can have an incredible impact on the lives of young people. In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, it’s more important than ever for young people to develop the essential life skills they need to navigate the challenges of adolescence and adulthood. This is where youth clubs come in. What Are Life Skills? BeforeContinue reading “Give Your Child a Head Start: The Surprising Benefits of Youth Clubs in Developing Life Skills”
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