Youth Volunteering with vinvolved
A bit of background...
Since the publication of the Russell Commission report in March 2005 that recommended a step change in youth volunteering, a brand new youth led charity has come in to being. This independent charity championing youth volunteering in England is called v.
v has been set up to inspire a new generation of 16 to 25 year olds to get involved in volunteering and community action. v is led by the cares, interests, passions and beliefs of young people.
v is committed to enabling a lasting change in the quality, quantity and diversity of youth volunteering. Their aim is to create a culture where it is natural for young people to volunteer, and natural for organisations to support them in doing so, because the benefits of volunteering are widely understood and celebrated.
As part of this initiative, v has created vinvolved teams. vinvolved teams are experts on the ground who provide high quality support, advice and guidance to young people and organisations interested in engaging young volunteers. The teams also work with young people in their local area to champion youth-led action and recruit Youth Action Teams - ambassadors to champion volunteering and inspire their peers to volunteer.
Community Action hosts the vinvolved Derby City team, which comprises a Youth Volunteer Development Manager and a Youth Volunteer Adviser - two full time posts. They both work with young people and organisations. The team also includes a Youth Action Team (YAT). The YAT is a team of young volunteers aged 16-25 who promote and influence youth volunteering in Derby. Check out the YAT page for more info.
So, if you're:
passionate about youth volunteering;
can inspire young people aged 16 to 25; and
you'd like to develop youth volunteering within your organisation;
then call us on (01332) 342272 or 07792 733639 and speak to either Simon or Thom. You can also check out www.vinspired.com for more information.
Or come and see us at 31 Charnwood Street, Derby.
Or even join us on facebook
