Second Floor Ward's Building
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110
The Be YOUth Centre is a space created specifically for the youth to provide them with a safe space, a social space, and a learning space. It is a space that encourages self-development and fosters empowerment.
The Be YOUth Centre offers many Development Programmes and are opened to youth between the ages of 15 to 29. These programmes will provide participants with a safe and supportive adult supervised environment and offer them a variety of growth enhancing opportunities including activities and experiences that promote personal, professional, and recreational development.
Registered Be YOUth Centre users will be able to access the core services:
- Cyber Café
o Free wifi
- Youth Empowerment and Outreach Sessions
o Offered by Youth Officers/advocates/ experts on relevant topics
- Counselling and Advocacy Referrals
o Basic counseling and referrals to service providers
- Information Services Technology
o Facebook
o Youthvi.com
o Sexual and Productive Health
o Webpages and links
- Life Skills
o Basic Sewing
o Basic Money Management
o Time Management
o Basic Cooking
o Basic Nutrition
o Relationship Management
o Decision Making
- Culture, Creative and Performing Arts, Sports and Recreation
o Music Programme
o Junior Scientists Programme
o Seafarers Programme
o Civics: Territorial Sign and Symbols
o Indoor and Outdoor Games
o Civics: Territorial History
o Sporting Competitions
- Entrepreneurship and Job Search
o Youthvi.com
o Department of Labour
- School Support
o Research Skills
o Homework Assistance Programme’
o SBA Assistance
- Administrative Support
o Resume Writing
o Interviewing Skills
o Communication Skills
o Teambuilding
o Problem Solving
o Time Management
o Ethics
o Customer Focus and Service
Process
Step 1: Download application form below.
Step 2: Completed application is returned to the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports with the related fees and all supporting documents.
Step 3: If insurance is needed, applicants can purchase insurance via the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Turn Around Time
1 - 3 days
Department Contact Information
Department of Youth Affairs and Sports
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Email Address: dyas@gov.vg
Telephone: 1(284) 468-4949
Fax: 1(284) 468-4948