Young People

• Increase environmental knowledge and awareness
• Develop research, planning, problem-solving, teamwork and leadership skills
• Further their personal development by increasing confidence, self-esteem and personal responsibility
• Gain respect for self, others and environment
• Learn about active citizenship and environmental stewardship
• Make friends and have fun
• Receive Certificates of participation for all registered participants

Teachers

• Link school curriculum (e.g. Geography, Business Studies and Home Economics)
• Develop ideal Transition Year
• Integrate with Leaving Cert Applied and Leaving Cert Vocational Programme
• Facilitate students to become active citizens
• Enhance your school through positive environmental action
• Network with other schools and teachers

Youth Leaders, Community Workers & Educators

• Increase opportunities for those outside of the formal education system
• Enhance the role of young people in the local community
• Encourage young people to learn about their local area and increase involvement in the local community
• Help young people develop key skills (e.g. teamwork, research and communication skills)
• Improve young people’s confidence to participate fully as active citizens