WE WORK WITH THE ENTIRE SOCIAL FABRIC WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES.

PATHWAYS:

R-CITY recognises that young people have a wide variety of choice in terms of their future pathways, educational journeys, careers etc. Based on the overall ethos of the programme, R-CITY takes seriously the commitment to walk along this pathway with our participants. Over the past few years R-CITY has had the pleasure of linking programme participants with a range of diverse opportunities through business links, colleagues and random connections. We are very proud to have supported countless young people into work through our link with The Wall Group and a number of other employers.

We have also been particularly successful in relation to those who choose to move into Youth Work as a career, with large numbers of our young people going on to complete the Certificate in Youthwork, securing places on the Degree in Community Youthwork and some who are on the verge of becoming fully qualified.

R-CITY is honoured to have played a role in ensuring that young people from Ardoyne, Shankill and Clonard have been supported along this journey.

MENTORING:

Recognising that at times young people require individualised and tailored support alongside the group programmes they are involved in, R-CITY offers mentoring space. The mentoring support is brief focused intervention that links with other agencies when necessary, acknowledging when additional or more specialist supports are be required.

Staff are encouraged to take time to support the participants of the R-CITY programmes through what could be described as the most stressful and emotionally challenging period of their lives so far. From joining the programme at around age 15, R-CITY walks alongside the young people into their adulthood at 18-19, which is often a very difficult time academically, socially and for some on a very practical level.

Mentoring support is also provided around the area of youth work progression. Staff and volunteers often guide participants in relation to training options, support them to prepare for interviews for courses and job opportunities. This more adhoc but critical mentoring role has lead to high numbers R-CITY programme participants securing places on the University Foundation and degree programmes as well as part time & full time positions within community and voluntary organisations across Belfast.

Placements:

Here at R-City we are proud advocates of higher education, we have a number of our staff who have came and are currently going through their Community Youth Work Degree from a range of different Universities across U.K. We recognise and see the value in student placements and how beneficial they can be for those students who are willing to challenge themselves and are open to learning. While on placement at R-City you will be given an experience that will be challenging, supportive, fun but most importantly progressive for your youth work practice.  

We have also had the pleasure and opportunity to host numerous International students from India, Germany, Greece,  South Africa & South Korea all studying a range of different courses. 

If you would like to know more info about us and the work we do, or to request a placement with R-CITY, please contact us at your earliest convenience to confirm your details.

Programme Development

Using our years of expertise, we can help offer advice, consultancy and guidance on developing programmes and projects with a clear and consistent focus on outcomes.

Facilitation & Delivery

Our Team of professional facilitators and youth workers have the skills and qualities to offer a unique approach to delivering programmes, with a clear understanding of goals and desired targets.

Evaluation & Assessment

We can offer, alongside our Partners, the full service and solution when it comes to evaluating programmes, and producing clear and concise reports - detailing the impact of a project or programme!