Schedule released for our upcoming ‘Think Outside’ Online event taking place on Friday 11th December.
Watch this space for further information and to learn how you can login and register for the event on the day.
Friday December 11th - 10-12.30pm - Save the date
Read MoreA few photos from our expedition this time last year, looking forward to getting back delivering our wilderness based personal development programmes again in 2021
Read MoreVenture Out are excited to be part of this years Social Impact Ireland Incubator programme, supporting social enterprises across Ireland to progress their business and increase their impact. We are looking forward to engaging in the programme while accessing the fantastic support and mentoring available through this great organisation.
Read MoreTo promote the practice approach of developmental work through the outdoors with young people and families, and to further engage practitioners, students and academics alike, we will be hosting this interactive online event, exploring contemporary discourse around the topic of youth and family support through the outdoors. This event will provide an opportunity for all key stakeholders and invested parties to gather for a day of learning, upskilling, and information sharing, while also experiencing the power and value that the outdoor natural environment has to offer. While everyone working with children, young people and families are welcome to attend, we are specifically hoping to target social care, family support and youth workers from across the Connaught region, engaging families living in disadvantage or young people with challenging behaviour.
Read MoreSome simple tips from Venture Out as we enter level 5 restrictions
Read MoreSocial inclusion lies at the heart of all we do. Providing and promoting equal access to the outdoors for all is hugely important and something we try to incorporate into all our programmes and initiatives. As such, we are delighted to be working with Galway Autism Partnership delivering an after school programme with their teen group, supporting participants to explore the outdoors while learning a little about themselves, others and the world around them.
Read MoreWhile we have always delivered our programmes through the outdoors, using the natural environment to support our work, the current Covid 19 crisis has helped greatly in further promoting the many benefits of such an approach. During our most recent personal development programme, participants were able to explore their local area within a fun, challenging, social, educational and safe environment. We are delighted to be able to provide these much needed interventions during such challenging times.
Read MoreWith Blue skies and calm conditions, our most recent FOLM project gets off to a great start. Allowing for social distancing and delivering every aspect of the programme within an outdoor space, we are delighted to be able to offer this programme to young adults across the region.
Read MoreWith limited spaces left on our upcoming outdoor based personal development programme to run next week in Tuam, Galway, Venture Out are seeking young adults between 20-29yrs of age interested in getting involved in this exciting programme. The project is funded by FOLM (From Outdoors to Labour Market) and has been designed to support young people currently registered as unemployment to progress into education, training and employment. If you’re interested or know someone else that could benefit from the experience, please get in touch.
Read MoreWhile every Venture Out wilderness based expedition varies widely, bringing out different qualities in each individual, many common lessons are learned during the process. Here are 7 things a participant might learn during one of our wilderness based personal development programmes.
Read MoreA huge thank you to Grainne at @wildlands for raising 601.77 euro for Venture Out and for nominating co-founder Nick in the 25 push ups for 25 days challenge to bring awareness of the importance of looking after our mental health. All proceeds are going towards hammock adventure packs for families we have been working with through these difficult times. Simple ideas helping those most in need.. Thanks to all who donated.
If you are considering organising a fundraiser of any kind, big or small, please keep us in mind. As a registered charity Venture Out are always seeking support to help deliver our services to the young people, families and communities most in need.
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