Thème 2 : The perception of civic and community engagement.
Extended Interview – SVP Youth Club Member Name: Lee Tierney Age: 20 University: Maynooth University Association: St Vincent de Paul (SVP) – Youth Club Role: Volunteer Mentor in After-School Programme Q1: Hi Lee, can you start by telling us what SVP Youth Club is? Lee: Sure! SVP Youth Club is part of the larger St Vincent de Paul charity here in Ireland. It focuses on engaging young people—mostly students—in helping local communities, especially vulnerable groups like children in disadvantaged areas, the elderly, or homeless people. We organize different activities throughout the year, from mentoring to food drives and awareness campaigns. Q2: How did you first hear about SVP, and what motivated you to join? Lee: I discovered it during the student societies fair at the beginning of my first year. I've always been interested in volunteering, and the idea of working directly with kids really appealed to me. Plus, I liked the idea of d...
