Volunteering is not only a good way to support young people - it can also help you to gain experience and improve your skills!
Look online – search volunteer vacancies at: www.do-it.org.uk or www.volunteering.org.uk. If you are aged 16-25 use www.vinspired.com
Community Service Volunteers - lists lots of opportunities to volunteer
Go to your local volunteer centre - search for your local centre on the Volunteer England's web site or call Volunteering England on 0845 305 6979
Ask at a local youth organisation - call in to a local youth group
Volunteer at a national voluntary youth organisation – many have branches across the country with a range of volunteering opportunities: view the full list of NCVYS members. Alternatively, contact us for more information: E: mail@ncvys.org.uk or T: 020 7278 1041
Ask your local voluntary youth network – they can tell you what groups exist locally. Contact us at NCVYS and we will tell you where your nearest network is - E: mail@ncvys.org.uk or T: 020 7278 1041
Ask your local Council for Voluntary Services – they can tell you what groups exist locally. To find your local service, go to the NAVCA website for details
Unemployed for more than six months? - under the Government’s Volunteer Brokerage Scheme, individuals who have been claiming Jobseekers Allowance for six months or more and are interested in volunteering can now be referred to a broker who will find them a local placement >> enquire at your local Job Centre
Are you a graduate? – the Graduate Talent Pool web site matches you to employers who offer internships (also known as work experience placements)
More information and resources for people interested in volunteering to work with children, young people and families - Children's Workforce Development Council Volunteering web pages
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