Are you aged 18 – 24 and interested in shaping Ballina’s future? Ballina 2023 would like to hear from you.
As part of its legacy programme, Ballina 2023 is providing an exciting opportunity for young people aged between 18 and 24 who are from Ballina, North Mayo or West Sligo, to gain experience and training in events, music programming, radio and digital broadcast media, sports training, the arts, community leadership and youth voice.
Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with BCRFM, Rio Ferdinand Foundation, Macnas, Warner Music and Ballina 2023 and receive mentorship, training and accreditation as part of the programme.
The programme will particularly focus on developing capacity in:
- Sports
- The Arts, Youth Theatre
- Media – Digital, Social and Radio Broadcasting
- Events & Hospitality
- Professional Development
- Events
- Communications
- Community Development & Youth Voice
Listen: Midwest Radio’s Michael D McAndrew interviews Jarlath Munnelly, Chair of Ballina 2023 and Daniel Gorman of the Rio Ferdinand Foundation about the Ballina 2023 Youth Programme:
Ballina 2023 Youth Programme – some of the things you can do:
Introduction/Open Evening
Find out more about the Youth Programme, get to meet some of the partners, ask questions and sign up to the programme!
Thursday 26th January 2023, Ballina Arts Centre, 6-8pm
Induction Day
Meet the team, see what’s involved and find out what you will get from participating. Have some fun with us!
(2 – 3 hrs)
February 2023
Quarterly One to One sessions
Discuss your goals and what you would like to achieve.
(1 – 1.5 hrs.)
February, May, August & November 2023
Community Leadership and Diversity & Inclusion
Receive training with the Rio Ferdinand Foundation, the agency founded by Rio to support and empower young people to realise their potential.
(2 x 2hr sessions)
March 2023
Youth Voice
Explore how young people can have a voice in creating change with Rebecca Corcoran, Mayo North-East.
(2 hrs.)
April 2023
Supporting your Mental Health
Session with Jenna Walsh and Padraig O’Hora from Mayo Mental Health Association
(2 hrs.)
April 2023
Participate in one or more of the following, May – July 2023:
- Sports-orientated Train the Trainer programme with Daniel Gorman of the Rio Ferdinand Foundation
- Macnas Community Parade with preparatory rehearsals and workshops
- On the Road – Regional Radio Broadcasts with Ballina Community Radio
- International Sustainability Assembly with the Mary Robinson Centre
Communicating your best self!
A workshop with Adrian Langan.
Adrian is a PR consultant with more than 20 years experience, and he specialises in issues management, public affairs, media relations and media and presentation skills training.
(2-3 hrs)
September 2023
Social Media Savvy
A Training Academy with Louise McDonnell.
Louise is the founder of SellOnSocial.Media Agency, a digital marketing agency where businesses and non-profits can outsource their social media and digital marketing.
(3 hrs)
October 2023
Closing Event and first inaugural sitting of the Ballina Youth Forum
December 2023
To develop your voice in your community and be part of our programme, send a voice note, short video or email telling us why you’d like to get involved to email info@ballina2023.ie or WhatsApp to 083 0948943 by Friday, January 20.
This project is supported by Ballina Chamber of Commerce, Mayo North-East SICAP, MSLETB, Rio Ferdinand Foundation and TUSLA.