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YOUNG people in Shannon are be- ing presented with an opportunity to help other young people, through a volunteer programme at the local youth club.
The Shannon Youth Office is en- couraging young people, aged 18 and over, to sign up to a volunteer programme.
The youth office is running four main projects, for youngsters aged between 13 and 25, and the organ- isers need adult volunteers to get in- volved.
The SkyView youth club, which is based at Rineanna View, is one
of the projects which runs weekly. Volunteers would help plan and run the club’s activities, between 7pm and 9pm every Thursday night, dur- ing the school term. One additional hour-long planning meeting also takes place every month. The club is Open to secondary school students aged between 12 and 16.
Drumgeely Youth Club, which is based at St Senan’s School, is look- ing for volunteers, every Monday night, between 7pm and 9pm. The club is open to secondary school stu- dents from the area.
The Shannon Music Project is also on the hunt for local adult volunteers who have a keen interest in music. A
committee of young people meets every Tuesday from 5pm to 6pm, to plan and organise music events, workshops and performances for young people aged between 15 and 25.
The project is particularly interest- ed in recruiting volunteers who have specific talents in drums, song writ- ing, sound engineering or guitar.
The other project which is run by the Youth office is the Kick Back Café. The café, which is based in Rineanna View, 1s looking for volun- teers to fill two-hour shifts at week- Teh
The café is open to all young peo- ple aged between 16 and 21 in Shan-
non on Fridays from 5pm and 10pm and Saturdays from 4pm to 9pm.
The basic role is interacting with young people in a café style setting, serving refreshments and sandwich- es and supervising members over a two-hour period. Shannon Youth Worker Cathal Dillon is encouraging new volunteers to come forward.
“Volunteering in local clubs and projects can be very rewarding. Itis a brilliant way to meet new people and use your skills as part of a team for the benefit of young people in your community,” he said.
A full range of volunteer supports and leadership training is available. For information, phone 061 364318.