Galway: Youth Activism Opportunity

galway | miscellaneous | press release Friday February 06, 2009 12:55 by Volunteer - SpunOut.ie

New Internship

As the country gears up for increasing economic and social pressures, Ireland is likely to see a rise in campaigning from people of all walks of life. This coupled with the increased awareness of our responsibilities to be active citizens, has inspired two Galway based agencies to join forces in creating a new Advocacy Internship programme.

SpunOut.ie, the Galway based national youth charity and the Community Knowledge Initiative at NUIG are launching the new Advocacy Internship programme to give young people an opportunity to work on promoting activism, awareness and civic engagement in the community and to encourage others to get involved in creating positive change.

According to Emily Lindenmuth from SpunOut.ie, this is a unique opportunity to promote community based activism in Ireland. "Young people represent the future of this country and this partnership with CKI is designed to help unleash their potential to make a difference."

Anyone interested in finding out more is encouraged to check out www.SpunOut.ie for more information.

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About SpunOut.ie

SpunOut.ie is an independent youth-led national charity working to empower young people to create personal and social change. SpunOut.ie combines an interactive online community providing health and lifestyle information, signposting to help services, an alternative youth media space, dynamic discussion forums, and a platform for youth engagement, participation and advocacy.