Mentoring Programme Officer & Comhairle na nÓg Co-ordinator

Foróige’s mentoring : A programme that connects a young person with an adult volunteer mentor to facilitate a positive transition from adolescence into adulthood. Foróige’s Mentoring Programme has undergone numerous evaluation studies to assess outcomes for young people. Results show that the mentoring intervention is effective in improving emotional wellbeing and social support and is a model of best practice in youth work provision in Ireland. The programme’s core assumption is that a caring and supportive friendship will develop and reinforce the positive development of the young person. This post is responsible for the provision of youth mentoring services for young people involved in Youth Diversion Projects (YDPS) and JLO Services in communities.  

Comhairle na nÓg: Foróige, in partnership with Longford County Council, and the Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE), wish to employ a dedicated professional youth Officer to support and ensure the continued development of Comhairle na nÓg in Longford. Foróige as a youth development organisation recognises the potential, uniqueness and dedication of young people and recognises the opportunity in Longford Comhairle na nÓg to bring about change for young people and for young people to make a positive contribution to society. The democratically elected Longford Comhairle na nÓg represents young people in the decision-making process on issues and policies that affect them locally, regionally and nationally.