Opportunity Youth is a regional youth organization based in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...

. Its main aim is to provide information, guidance, and advice to young people regarding issues such as drugs and alcohol, employment opportunities, emotional health, mental health and offending behaviour. Opportunity Youth uses peer mentoring

Peer mentoring

Peer mentoring is a form of mentorship that takes place in learning environments such as schools, usually between an older more experienced student and a new student. Peer mentors should not be confused with prefects...

to work with a variety of young people across Northern Ireland.