Interested in volunteering? Contact Sarah Jane Duggan at the Centre for volunteering opportunities and volunteer training programme.
Join us in our campaigns;
Christmas Trees for sale;
Real trees for sale in the Ballybeg
garden from Wed 23rd Nov. Supplies
are limited so book early.
Ballybeg CDP is managed by 8 local volunteers that are directors of the Limited Company and are responsible for the direction of the work of the project including overall financial management.
This website is supported by NDP 2007-2013 and Waterford Area Partnership Ltd.
These are photographs from events and graduations thet have taken place at the Ballybeg CDP over the years. Please call back on a regular basis as these will change frequently.
Address:
Parish Centre, Ballybeg, Waterford.
Ballybeg Positive Project
Mary O'Sullivan
Tel: 051374765
Email: positiveproject_ballybegcdp.ie
Education Project
Glenn Lynch
Tel: 051 353808
Email: educationproject_ballybegcdp.ie
ballybeg_cep_hotmail.com
Key Project
Leona Basquill
Tel & Fax: 051 358829
Email: keyproject_ballybegcdp.ie
keyprojectballybeg_hotmail.com
Horticulture Initiative
Sean O'Driscoll
Tel: 051 392638
Mob: 086 8880106
Email: horticulture_ballybegcdp.ie
Tel: 051 350100
Project Manager:
Liz Riches
Email: lriches_ballybegcdp.ie
Administrator:
Elizabeth Rockett
Email: admin_ballybegcdp.ie
Community Development Workers:
Una Ryan (Volunteer)
Email: una_ballybegcdp.ie
Sarahjane Duggan
Tel: 086 7906403
Email: sarahj_ballybegcdp.ie
Key Project Newsletter Spring 2011.pdf
Community Education Project
The Ballybeg Education Project is a young person and family centered support service, which works with Primary and Secondary School students living in the community of Ballybeg.
It works from a multi-agency ethos, which promotes the inclusionof all agencies and organisations that work towards promoting the well being of young people in terms of their education and other aspects of their lives.
Project Coordinator:
email: educationproject_ballybegcdp.ie
How Is This Achieved?
During the academic year 55 young people attend the project up to 4 times weekly for an average of 2-3 hours per visit. During this time they have a quiet place to study and receive assistance with homework. Primary school members also receive 1 to 1 attention in regard to spellings, tables and reading. Secondary young people also receive extra support in small group tutorials in various exam subject areas.
Other Supports Available
The project runs a comprehensive Youth Work programme delivered in a Group Work setting aimed at further developing social and personal skills, communication, personal development and growth, decision making skills and other issue based areas identified through communication with the young people. Young people also receive individual support, guidance and mentoring.
Courses Run by The Positive Project
JUMPSTART
Jumpstart is a Pre-Development course with Literacy Support for unemployed people.
FETAC LEVEL 3: COMMUNICATIONS
This basic education course is especially suited for those who left school early with no formal education.
FETAC LEVEL 4 & 5
The Ballybeg Positive Project also runs various level 4 & 5 modules. These modules are run in conjunction with peoples' needs and are open to both male and female participants.
MENS GROUP
The mens group is open to all aged 18 years or over and in receipt of some form of Social Welfare payment. The Group covers various FETAC modules and levels.
PATHWAYS
Pathways is a job seeking course.
CORE EMPLOYMENT SKILLS
This is one of the progression routes from Pathways and is Skills Based Training.
About the Positive Project
The Positive Project is a community based response to the needs of local people who are unemployed. It was developed by a group of local unemployed people who wanted to support other people who have not had the opportunity to become involved in any activity outside of the home for a long time and who wish to return to education, training and employment.
Positive Project Coordinator:
Tel: 051 374765
email: positiveproject_ballybegcdp.ie
Services Provided
Information
A large range of information booklets/leaflets and forms such as Social Welfare, Driver Theory Test, Rent Forms, Passport Forms and others.
List of current job vacancies from FAS and local newspapers available every Wednesday of each week to pick up.
Secretarial
Typing including Reports, Coursework and CVs.
Printing of flyers, Business Cards and Letterheads. (All of the above are at competitive prices, CVs free of Charge.)
Job Seeker's Support
Every Wednesday morning from 10.00 to 12.00. This will support those looking for a job by providing access to internet employment websites, e.g. FAS or jobs.ie We will also provide support with letters of application and Curriculum Vitae (CV). Please note there will be no Job Seeker support on February 23rd or March 2nd due to Staff training.
Changes in Budget 2011.
Enterprise Support
Mondays and Tuesdays a team member will be on site to support those who wish to start their own business. If you need to find out more why not drop into the Key Project, where help will be provided.
For further information call us on 051 358829 or email at keyprojectballybeg_hotmail.com or keyproject_ballybegcdp .ie
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday 9.00am -1.00pm & 2.00pm -5.00pm.
The Key Project is funded by FAS under it's Community Employment Scheme programme.
To read more about Community Employment eligibility please click here:
FAS Community Employment Eligibility
or click here:
FAS Community Employment Rates
Links to other webites:
www.fas.ie
www.jobs.ie
www.citizensinformation.ie
Key Project CE Vacancies Page
Ballybeg Horticulture Training Iniative
The Ballybeg Horticulture Training Initiative offers FETAC Levels 4 & 5 in Horticulture under the FAS funded Local Training Initiative Programme. Students must be in receipt of a welfare payment to qualify for application. Entry is usually in July and September following an interview process. Courses run for 36 weeks with 15 - 20 participants. The modules covered include:-
Level 5
Level 4
Application forms available below.
l
New Coures in Organic Food Production for Schools, Community Growers and Beginners.
We are now offering short courses (4 day, 2 day or 1 day) in organic food production for teachers, creche workers or those starting a community garden / allotment. For further information please contact Sean O'Driscoll on 051-350100 or 0860756904.
Horticulture Initiative Application Form.pdf
Health Programmes;
Look out for new programmes in 2012 - dealing with particular health issues - high blood pressure, high cholesterol and stress management.
Cook what you grow programmes also coming soon.
Want to volunteer with Ballybeg CDP?
If you are interested in giving a few hours of your time to the CDP please contact Sarah Jane Duggan who will talk to you about opportunities available.
For more information contact 051-350100
Ballybeg CDP Community Garden & Artery Garden Centre Launch. Friday 30th Sept 2011.
Community Garden
The Community Garden in Ballybeg has now opened with 30 plots taken up by groups of friends and individuals from Ballybeg. The plots were allocated on a first come first served basis. Anyone wishing to put their name down for a plot in the future should call into the Parish Centre and talk to Sean or Benny.
The Community Garden gives people an opportunity to work together, to share skills, swap seeds and provide fresh healthy food to their family and neighbours.
Any new gardeners in the group will be helped by Sean, Maurice, Nicky and the horticulture traininees to learn how to design their own plot, decide what to grow and when.
The Artery Garden Centre
The Artery Landscape, Design and Garden Centre is now open for business in the Garden Site next to the Parish Centre in Ballybeg. The Artery is a not-for-profit community business, all monies made will be put back into the garden or to purchase equipment for use by all groups using the garden.
Open Mon - Thurs 10am - 4pm Fri 10 - 1pm
Ballybeg Picnic Day
The Ballybeg Community Development Project is running a Picnic Day in July 2011. It will be held in the St Saviours Soccer Grounds. The day will be focusing on health for young people.
On the day we will have healthy snacks and games focusing on fitness in young people. There will also be fun activities, so keep a look out for posters or you can check updates of events on the website.
Anyone who would like to get involved in the organising of the event can contact me, Sarahjane, in the Parish Centre, Ballybeg or on 051 350100.
budget 2011 supplement.pdf
Click on the link above
to read details on Budget 2011.
tus.pdf
Click the link aboove to read
more information on the new
TUS workplace initiative.
Some Pictures From the BLAST Festival 2011
Important Notice for all Recipients of a Job Seeker's Payment
Tus: Community Work Placement Initiative
The Key Project, Ballybeg CDP are holding an information day on Wednesday 14th June 2011 , from 10.00am to 11.30am. , there will be a representative from the Department of Social Protection in attendance. The information day is designed to address any questions that social welfare recipients may have in relation to Tus and to inform you of your rights and obligations in relation to the programme. All who may be affectecd are advised to attend.
Vacancies
Fitness/Gym Instructor (CE Scheme)
This position will involve the following duties: Assisting full time staff in monitoring the fitness centre and mnitoring clients using the centre and providing assistance to clients when needed; assisting in teaching multiple exercise classes; develop knowledge of fitness components i.e. personal training, group fitness, nutrition etc.; provide customer service to clients, clean and maintain the fitness centre and general administration tasks. Garda vetting is required for posts that provide access to children or vulnerable adults. Please note that individuals who lived outside of the Island of Ireland for 2 or more continuous years within the last five years are not eligable for programmes that provide access to children and/or vulnerable adults. You can obtain more detailed information from your local FAS office or CE Sponsor or from the FAS website.
Educational Qualifications: A recognised qualification in fitness studies/gym instruction; an ability to teach mulitple classes; excellent communication skills; a smart professional presentation.
Applications with PPS Number and CV to:- Leona Basquill, Key Project, Parish Centre, Ballybeg, Waterford. Tel: 051 358829 Email: keyproject_ballybegcdp.ie
