mission statement

The Gibraltar Youth Service connects with young people through personal and social learning opportunities that enable them to achieve their full potential.

our values

Voluntary Participation: Young people choose to engage with us.
Equal Opportunities: We create safe, welcoming spaces for young people from all backgrounds.
Voice: We encourage young people to be heard and influence change.
Ethical: We work with integrity in a non-judgemental way, challenging discriminatory behaviour.
Collaboration: We work with the community to raise the aspirations of young people.

what is youth work?

Youth Work aims to enable young people to develop holistically, supporting their personal, social, and educational growth. It helps young people find their voice, influence, and place in society, and reach their full potential, as defined in the National Occupational Standards.

Youth Work encourages young people to learn about themselves, others, and society through non-formal educational activities that combine enjoyment, challenge, learning, and achievement. It promotes young people’s wellbeing and development across intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Youth Work is primarily delivered to young people aged 11–19, although we also run projects for those aged 19–25. It takes place across a variety of settings, including local authorities, voluntary organisations, and community groups, including uniformed and faith-based services.

Common issues addressed in Youth Work include drug and alcohol awareness, sexual health, social skills, crime prevention, social inclusion, personal development, the environment, active citizenship, friendship, and sports, among others. All Youth Work is underpinned by the Every Child Matters framework, which identifies five key outcomes that are crucial for young people to enjoy a positive, holistic life.