One’s youth is a distinct stage of one’s life. In many ways youth live in a separate world: a time and place with its own culture which provides significant opportunities for individuals to craft their identities, learn necessary life skills, expand their horizons, find their vocation, and develop the foundations for their adult life. Often the social gap between adults and young people makes it difficult for youth to learn from the experiences of their elders.

Youth work represents an opportunity to bring young people and adults together — collaborative efforts that provide meaningful and insightful experiences for all involved.