Young People Involved in Volunteering Examples of Youth-Friendly Projects Young people (aged 16 to 24 years old) are a The following examples are case studies provided growing volunteer base. According to the ABS by schools delivering Advance: statistics (2000) the biggest growth area in volunteering was youth. There was an increase in Planting trees - they can see instant results participating 18-24 year olds from 16.6% to 26.8% Painting fish on drains to remind people what between 1995 and 2001 we put down the drain goes into our rivers www.govolunteer.com.au, first Australia’s national not-for-profit volunteer-matching website, Computer tutors teaching older people about attracts approximately 14,000 young people computers and the internet (under the age of 24) every month. Volunteering at a local and then ‘op shop’ opening a second-hand uniform shop at What Young People Can Gain from school Volunteering: Lifesaving on the beaches through local Surf Skill acquisition - job skills, communication Clubs - doing real patrols skills, etc Sailing and ten-pin bowling with people who Personal and professional development and have a disability training Assessing applications for grants for youth Confidence programs through the Grant Makers program Experience - especially to be able to add to Running a music program for the kindergarten your CV kids A written/verbal reference Recording community announcements that were played on air by the local radio station. Having fun and meeting new people Experiencing new challenges An Outline of What to do to find a Satisfaction from doing something to make a Volunteer Position: difference Have a look at www.govolunteer.com.au and The ability to explore different sorts of career apply online for any position that you are or job opportunities in a voluntary capacity. interested in If you are not keen on volunteering on your What Young People Can Offer: own then perhaps look for a group activity and take along a friend! Energy and enthusiasm A fresh perspective and new ideas as to how organisations do things Skills and abilities, in particular skills, ‘new’ especially in IT This information has been taken from the A of view. Volunteering Australia website. ‘youth’ point Community - Volunteering - Participant Worksheet Why Do I Want to Volunteer?
Young People Involved in Volunteering Young people (aged 16 to 24 years old) are a growing volunteer base. According to the ABS statistics (2000) the biggest growth area in volunteering was youth. There was an increase in participating 18-24 year olds from 16.6% to 26.8% between 1995 and 2001 www.govolunteer.com.au, Australia’s first national not-for-profit volunteer-matching website, attracts approximately 14,000 young people (under the age of 24) every month. What Young People Can Gain from Volunteering: Skill acquisition - job skills, communication skills, etc Personal and professional development and training Confidence Experience - especially to be able to add to your CV A written/verbal reference Having fun and meeting new people Experiencing new challenges Satisfaction from doing something to make a difference The ability to explore different sorts of career or job opportunities in a voluntary capacity. What Young People Can Offer: Energy and enthusiasm A fresh perspective and new ideas as to how organisations do things Skills and abilities, in particular ‘new’ skills, especially in IT A ‘youth’ point of view. Examples of Youth-Friendly Projects The following examples are case studies provided by schools delivering Advance: Planting trees - they can see instant results Painting fish on drains to remind people what we put down the drain goes into our rivers Computer tutors teaching older people about computers and the internet Volunteering at a local ‘op shop’ and then opening a second-hand uniform shop at school Lifesaving on the beaches through local Surf Clubs - doing real patrols Sailing and ten-pin bowling with people who have a disability Assessing applications for grants for youth programs through the Grant Makers program Running a music program for the kindergarten kids Recording community announcements that were played on air by the local radio station. An Outline of What to do to find a Volunteer Position: Have a look at www.govolunteer.com.au and apply online for any position that you are interested in If you are not keen on volunteering on your own then perhaps look for a group activity and take along a friend! This information has been taken from the Volunteering Australia website. Community - Volunteering - Participant Worksheet Why Do I Want to Volunteer?
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