The Boulevard Residents' Association is one of several to get involved in youth work. Members have applied for training from the youth service to become voluntary youth workers.
The group's launch on 5 November will be marked with arts activities including the creation of a sculpture inspired by the theme "being heard but not seen", which will form part of a youth arts exhibition in December.
Janet Mason, the youth service's team leader for the central area, said: "Youth workers can't do the work on their own, so we welcome residents' associations taking the initiative. We do our best to support them with help with fundraising and training."
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