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Best Practice Meeting for Youth Development. Damien Brady Larkhill & District Credit Union. Overview. Background Promoting Volunteerism Youth Committees Developing links with Educational Bodies - Primary School - Secondary School - Third Level WYCUP CU Youth Development into the Future.
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Best Practice Meeting for Youth Development Damien Brady Larkhill & District Credit Union
Overview • Background • Promoting Volunteerism • Youth Committees • Developing links with Educational Bodies - Primary School - Secondary School - Third Level • WYCUP • CU Youth Development into the Future
Background • Introduction to Credit Union • Early Days • Learning Curve • Gained experience • Elected to Board • Became Manager
Young Volunteers • How do we attract • Board profile • Engage them Youth Committee • Youth attract youth • Role for everyone • Great experience • Education Opportunities
Links with Educational Sector Primary School • 3 schools in area • Good links with teachers • Importance of staff involvement • Create a savings habit • Small reward
Links with Educational Sector Secondary Schools • School Credit Union - Tougher Nut to Crack - Students involved in running - Importance of Supervision - A role for everyone • Student Awards • Bursary / Grant
Links with Educational Sector Third Level • DCU on our doorstep • Research Project • Challenges • Opportunities – Develop Links
WYCUP • What is WYCUP? • My experience – 2002 • Learning opportunity • Networking • Two Irish Winners • Superb Opportunity
WYCUP 2008 • 13th – 16th July, 2008 • Hong Kong • Who can enter • Closing Date for Applications • Weds 5th March 2008 • Copies of Application form in your packs
CU Youth Development into the Future • Wait and see or do it now? • Challenges • Opportunities
My Door is Open! Additional information Damien Brady Larkhill & District Credit Union Phone: 01-8427815 Email: dbrady@ldcu.ie