Involving Young Volunteers

Specialist subjects: 
Younger people
Governance: 
Volunteer issues
Despite rumours to the contrary, younger people are keen to be involved in charitable causes but there are a few steps you can take to ensure that they are interested in the opportunities that you provide.

What can younger volunteers offer to your organisation?

  • Energy and enthusiasm
  • New perspectives and fresh ideas on what your organisation can do
  • Skills and abilities, particularly in ‘new’ areas such as IT, which would otherwise be missed
  • An opportunity to involve your existing staff and volunteers in training and mentoring new volunteers
  • A younger generation of volunteers that will help to ensure the future of volunteering within your organisation.

What are the reasons for young people to volunteer?

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