1. Best Practice Meeting for Youth Development Damien Brady Larkhill & District Credit Union

2. Overview Background Promoting Volunteerism Youth Committees Developing links with Educational Bodies - Primary School - Secondary School - Third Level WYCUP CU Youth Development into the Future

3. Background Introduction to Credit Union Early Days Learning Curve Gained experience Elected to Board Became Manager

4. Young Volunteers How do we attract Board profile Engage them Youth Committee Youth attract youth Role for everyone Great experience Education Opportunities

5. Links with Educational Sector Primary School 3 schools in area Good links with teachers Importance of staff involvement Create a savings habit Small reward

6. Links with Educational Sector Secondary Schools School Credit Union -Tougher Nut to Crack -Students involved in running -Importance of Supervision -A role for everyone Student Awards Bursary / Grant

7. Links with Educational Sector Third Level DCU on our doorstep Research Project Challenges Opportunities – Develop Links

8. WYCUP What is WYCUP? My experience – 2002 Learning opportunity Networking Two Irish Winners Superb Opportunity

9. WYCUP 2008 13th – 16th July, 2008 Hong Kong Who can enter Closing Date for Applications Weds 5 th March 2008 Copies of Application form in your packs

10. CU Youth Development into the Future Wait and see or do it now? Challenges Opportunities

11. My Door is Open! Additional information Damien Brady Larkhill & District Credit Union Phone: 01-8427815 Email: dbrady@ldcu.ie