I never realised at the time I was experiencing youth work, just a good time with some friends, learning new skills and seeing new places, and I don't think things have changed that much. Youth work isn't about the name; it's about the experience, what you get out of it and how it impacts on your life.
I have recently had the opportunity to visit City United, a youth project set up to give chances to disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham.
The organisation was set up by three youth workers from Aston, who wanted to channel local young people's energies away from crime and gang culture towards something more positive. Starting initially as a sport-based project, over the past 10 years it has grown and developed exponentially to offer a full spectrum of personal and social development activities, from education through to mentoring and group activities.
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