The council has launched a public consultation on the plans as it looks to save £200,000 from the youth service’s £916,000 budget.
Some of the incentives being considered include the council offering match funding along with parish and town councils to help not-for-profit organisations provide youth services.
Buildings could also be transfered to new service providers or closed altogether to save money, while the island's council would also like to work in partnership with other youth work providers.
Under the proposals, which were developed as part of a “root and branch” review of all council services, the local authority also wants to develop a more targeted service designed around the needs of local communities.
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