Boys' Brigade:

Tel: 021 4317885
1 Lapps Court, Hartland's Avenue, Cork

• A voluntary organisation encouraging discipline, obedience and self-respect through religious classes, drill and physical education
• Anchor Boys (4-7 years); Junior Section (8-11 years); Company Section
  (12-15 years); Senior Section (16-18 years)

Catholic Scouts of Ireland:

Tel: 021 4504520 Fax: 021 4504389
Scout Shop, 7 MacCurtain Street, Cork

• Voluntary organisation contributing to the development of its members into mature adulthood
• Beavers (6-8 years); Cubs (8-11 years); Scouts (11-16 years); Venturing
  (15-19 years)
• Scouts are open to both boys and girls of all religions
• Adults may join as leaders and receive full training

Catholic Guides of Ireland:

Tel: 021 4508857 / 4508887
Firkin Crane Development, Dominick Street, Cork

• Voluntary organisation promoting the development of its members
• Brigin Guides (6-11 years); Guides (10-17 years); and Rangers (15-19 years)
• Training and support is provided for adult volunteers

Cork Junior Chamber of Commerce:

Tel: 021 4276599
Kingsland House, Kingsland,
Ballinhassig, Co. Cork

• Personal development and business training are the main aims
• Various programmes are on offer, e.g. personal development and business training, cultural exchange programmes with other countries, annual charity ball, and social events for members

Cork Youth Encounter Project:

• Special school for boys and girls aged 10 - 15 years who are at risk from abuse or neglect, early school leavers, and those with little education
• A safe environment is provided
• Counselling and active intervention are also available

Cloyne Youth Federation:

• Resource centre for youth and family groups
• Facilities for retreats, training courses and meetings available

Cork YMCA:

• Engages young people in activities and processes that challenge and stimulate them in a holistic manner

• Youth Information Centre (see under Information)
• STEP (Training programme for young people aged 18 - 25 years)
• WOT! (Community Based Personal Development Programme for young people in Mahon)
• Health Promotion (holistic health education programme)
• Tús Nua (Support programme for young women parenting alone)
• Solas (Support programme for young ex-prisoners)
• Dion (Independent Living Skills)
• Youth Counselling Service · Y2K Club (Late night venue for Music & Craic)
• Youth Alpha (Faith Exploration)

(See also under "Information")

Foróige:

• National voluntary youth organisation which exists to involve young people in their own development and in that of their community
• Special Youth Projects throughout Cork City and County offering safe socialising, personal development, community involvement and positive adult role models
• The disadvantaged, potential or early school leavers, young women, and young people at risk of involvement in crime, drugs or anti-social behaviour, are mainly targeted

Glen and District Neighbourhood Youth Project:

• Voluntary Organisation, main funding from SHB
• Closed groups help youngsters develop confidence/better relationships with adults and peers
• Individual sessions with young people
• Family support and counselling for parents
• Homework group run by local parents and supervised by teacher
• Free book library for children and adults
• Indoor games / art sessions and outdoor activities / watersports
• Substance abuse prevention programme
• Advice and Information

Gurranabraher Youth Development Centre:

• Affiliated to the National Youth Federation (NYF)
• Engages young people in developmental and educational activities
• Encourages young people to explore their creative side through effective art programmes
• Develops programmes in consultation with young people

Irish Girl Guides:

• Gives girls the opportunity for training in the development of character and services to others
• Ladybirds (5-7 years), Brownies (6½ -11 years), Guides (10½ -16 years), Rangers (14-21 years) and Young Leaders (15-18 years)

Macra Na Feirme:

• Rural youth organisation developing the personal, social and vocational skills of young people
• Programmes involve competitions, travel / exchanges, local club exchanges, training in leadership skills and planning, and social / travel clubs

M.A.Y. (Mahon Action for Youth):

• Aims to involve members of the community in developing their youth
• Various youth development programmes and activities are on offer

Neighbourhood Youth Project:(NYP)

• Mon, Tue, Thru. 9.30am-5.30 pm. Wed 9.30am-9.30pm. Fri, 9.30am-1.00pm
• The NYP is a preventative service primarily for children and youths aged between five and eighteen years in the Mayfield area.

Mayfield Youth Training Centre:

• Training Centre for local youth providing paid training courses
• Voluntary Outreach Programme available for recruitment, aftercare and support for the community's youth

(See also under "Employment")

National Youth Federation (Cork):

• Voluntary youth organisation which supports youth leaders in their work with young people
• Homework Support, After School Support and activity groups around the city and county
• Projects and activities are organised for young Travellers
• Drugs Education Programme explores the reasons for youth drug use
• Summer recreation schemes and training workshops are arranged, with
  follow-up support
• Courses held in the College of Commerce for individuals and community groups on request
• Regular training programmes are also held for their network of volunteers

Ógra Chorcaí:

• Voluntary youth organisation providing activities for young people
• Volunteers organise Youth Club Development Programmes and Summer Recreation Schemes
• Support is offered to voluntary leaders in their youth activities
• Nine special Youth Projects are managed throughout the city on behalf
  of the VEC
• Outreach Workers are located at youth projects in the city
• Resource & Training Centre provides support and equipment / rooms
  can be hired
• Youth Officers provide a resource and support to local voluntary youth groups
• Department of Education's Early Schools Leavers' Initiative is also supported

Scouting S.A.I.

• Multi-denominational co-educational youth movement based on
  outdoor education
• Encourages physical, mental, social and spiritual development of young people
• Activity programmes include sailing, canoeing, hillwalking, camping, etc.
• Beavers (6-8 years); Cubs (8-11 years); Scouts (11-15 years); and Venturers (15-18 years)

Youthreach:

• Training programmes in various skills for young people