Youth Volunteering

YOUR world, YOUR way

If YOU are aged between 14 and 24, and think you'd like to have a go at something DIFFERENT or INTERESTING or WORTHWHILE... check out our links below.  Volunteering can change the way you think, change the way you see the world, and can change your life for the better.

Millennium Volunteers                                   - for volunteers aged 16-24
Down Voluntary Youth Forum                       - for volunteers aged 14-24
BreakAway!                                                  - for volunteers aged 14-18

Funding available to young people with an idea;
UnLtd Sport Relief Make it Happen Awards -
The Make it Happen grant programme funds young individuals aged 11 to 21 who have an idea of a sporting, recreational or arts based project that can be used to develop community cohesion and/or address conflict resolution.
Funding of £500 to £10,000 per project is available and no project experience is necessary as UnLtd also provides a mentoring service and is interested in developing the skills of future social entrepreneurs.  Money can be used towards a one off event and/or a lasting project. 
All new applications are welcome.  The programme is open until March 2011 and all projects must be completed by this stage. Previous awardees can also apply for top up awards.  You can also attend one of UnLtd's 'dragon's den' events to pitch an idea to the UnLtd Sport Relief Youth Panel get an on the spot decision.