In line with LYS Strategic Plan 2023-2027 and the National Volunteering Strategy 2022 (https://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/100239/8e18fb45-6e72-47f9-a1fb-7dcd59105c1a.pdf#page=null), we recommend support for volunteers and volunteering, with an emphasis on the provision of volunteer-led youth clubs.
LYS facilitates volunteer opportunities and support, both within LYS and across volunterr-led youth clubs. Volunteers contribute towards improving the lives of young people and to strengthening communities and civil society.
Support for the contribution of volunteers to the community and voluntary sector, the importance of volunteer-led youth clubs particularly in rural areas
Volunteers contribute to improving the lives of young people, and to stregthening communities and civil society.