Community Development and Youth News

11 May 2023

Could you make a difference as a youth offender support worker?

If you are a firm believer in the idea that everyone deserves a second chance, then you can help young people get theirs by becoming a youth offender support worker. This role is intended to prevent children and young adults from offendi...

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20 February 2023

Equality and Diversity for Human Services

In a country that is home to so many different nationalities, the UK has built up a strong reputation towards helping our international friends. However, even with all the support in place, sadly inequality is ...

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20 February 2023

The Value of a Master’s Degree in Human Society

When thinking about human society, people are at the forefront of your mind. The term ‘human’ relates to living people, and ‘society’ refers to the people in general who are thought of as a large group....

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13 February 2023

What is Youth Work and Why is it Helping UK Communities?

It goes without saying that becoming a youth worker is rewarding; did you know that

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28 July 2022

Community Development: Learning the Principles of Youth Work

Do you care about your community?   We are living in a society where there are so many distractions, meaning that it can be easy to become led down the wrong path, particularly among the younger generation. But wha...

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11 July 2022

Top 3 issues that young people are facing today

Young people today are facing some tough issues. From advancing technology and socio-cultural problems that are out of people’s control, it can be easy for today’s youth to be led down the wrong path or bec...

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02 December 2021

What is Community Development?

If you’re looking for a job where you can help people and improve life in your local community, a career in community development could be an excellent choice.People who can advocate for those who are m...

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29 July 2021

Looking for a career path? Get a degree in Community Development and Youth

Study a Community Development and Youth course at the University of Bolton, No.1 in the North West for the past three years in Student Satisfaction in the Complete University Guide and No.2 in Teaching Quality in the Sunday Times Good Un...

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26 November 2020

Personal Development for Youth and Community Support Workers

Supporting the personal development of others is a core responsibility of being a community worker. This is especially the case if you are working with teenagers and young adults in disadvantaged communities. But personal development is ...

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20 August 2020

Empowering Your Community - BA (Hons) Community Development and Youth Studies

Working with young people and adults in your community can make a real difference to peoples lives. If you believe in youth work, want to run social projects or simply help others, then our BA (Hons) Community Development and Youth Studi...

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02 June 2020

What a career in Community Development and Youth Work looks like

Deciding on a career path can seem like a tremendous task to begin with. After studying multiple subjects for years, you finally have an idea about what you enjoy learning and potentially a career to pursue. The next step is to look for ...

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27 May 2020

What careers involve working with and helping the community

There are many ways to get involved in your community, from volunteering an hour a week to a full-blown career navigating the ins and outs of local society. For many people who study the Community Development and Youth Work courses at th...

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05 May 2020

The three P’s to identifying high risk crime to youths

The rise in youth crime has become a hot topic of conversation throughout communities and society. The national crisis extends from knife crime to drug trafficking and gangs. Plenty has been said on the subject from government officials ...

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01 May 2020

Community development How community spirit has lifted the nation in recent times


The national lockdown of movement has had people restricted to their homes and the small areas surrounding it. Driving to the park to walk your dog is no longer allowed, cyclists cannot...

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20 April 2020

Inspiring others as a youth and community volunteer

At the University of Bolton, we aim to provide you with fantastic opportunities to enjoy your chosen career. We pride ourselves on being a teaching intensive and a supportive place of study. We also recognise that, even when you leave Un...

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10 June 2019

Team's Fringe Benefits - Community Development and Youth Work

There is something a bit special about the Community Development and Youth Work Team in that we cannot resist the occasional challenge. In the fast-moving world of social science, and in particular community development and youth work, i...

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