An article which appeared in our March 2009 newsletter
The Ulster Project was a great experience. I gained new friends from around the Youngstown area and also across the world in Northern Ireland. I learned how to get along better with different types of people and also how to get to know someone before judging them. It was easily the best experience of my life. Every day was something new for an entire month and we were constantly moving around. Throughout the month we did fun activities, service projects, traveled all over Youngstown and some areas around here and partied. There was no part of the month that was ever boring or wasted.
In the first two days, we got to know each other. Every day after that we all knew each other and got along very good together. Many of the people that hosted a teen in the Ulster Project go and visit them again or have the teen come back to the United States. By doing the Ulster Project, I formed a life-long relationship with someone that lives on the other side of the world.
The Ulster Project is great. I can't say enough about it except that I'm very glad that I did it.
By John Crowe host teen 2008
Teen/Family hosting 2010:
This year's ten (six male and six female) teens will arrive on June 29th from Belfast, Northern Ireland and will be staying in the Mahoning Valley until July 27th. Activities are planned on a daily basis which the Mahoning Valley Ulster Project will pay for all expense's of both the Northern Irish teens and the American host teen.
See schedule (Calendar) page of activities of 2008 and 2009 Project year.
Links page will have photo album to view of last year's project.
More Info:
Please contact either Robbie Crowe 330 536-6220 or email
@ mommacrowe@gmail.com
Mary Toth 330 757-0748 or e mail at Marybt@zoominternet.net
To download a Teen/Family hosting application:
click here for application form
Counselors postion: Dates of 29th June to 27th July, 2010
We are looking for two young adults to serve as our Ulster Project counselors. We need one male and one female who will act as liaisons between the host teens and the members of the Ulster Project committee, especially the CO-Directors and Youth Coordinators. The counselors should come from a Christian background and be willing to participate in helping faith-based (mini) retreats and discussion sessions. Counselors who should be approx. 21 years of age, are required to be at all Ulster Project activities listed on the monthly calendar and to help the American Host Teens stay connected after the departure of the Northern Irish Teens. There is a stipend for the month.
If you would like more information on the counselors position e-mail Michele @ onelmichelev@hotmail.com
If you would like to submit an application for the position, click here for an application form