New Youth Action Team campaign to transform the face of volunteering among young people
Leading charity, Brighton and Hove Volunteers, are calling for local young people aged between 16 and 25 to join a new group that champions volunteering to its peers.
Drawn from all walks of life and acting as ambassadors, Youth Action Team members encourage their peers to volunteer, and advise organisations on youth led community action. The Youth Action Team organise local events aimed to highlight the many benefits of volunteering, including gaining new skills, contributing to the community and increasing employability. Volunteering within the Youth Action Team include activities such as marketing, design, fundraising and events organisation.
Zoe, a member of the Youth Action Team comments, “It is really nice to be able to give something back, not just to the community but to all those young people who are volunteering. The meetings are really friendly and fun and it is a great way to volunteer without having to commit all my time and I’m boosting my CV and gaining new skills.”
Led solely by its members, with support from Brighton and Hove Volunteers, the Youth Action Team aspires to enable a lasting change in the quality, quantity and diversity of youth volunteering through creating a culture where it is natural for young people to volunteer, and for organisations to support them in doing so.
The team meets every six weeks for two hours. Free training that would benefit members in their role and travel expenses are provided. Anyone who is interested in getting involved, aged between 16 and 25 and living in Brighton and Hove should call Sarah Bourne on 01273 234779 or email
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The Youth Action Team are currently organising their annual celebration event for young volunteers: a night of music, food and presentations at a local venue. This event is taking place on the evening of December 4th and would welcome new members. For more information on the event and/or the Youth Action Team, please call Sarah Bourne on 01273 234779.
