Volunteering
Young people who get involved in voluntary work can find that it makes them feel good about themselves as well as giving them the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, have fun – and help others.
Evidence of volunteering looks good on a CV, and volunteering can be a good way of trying out – or breaking into – a career.
Activities can range from helping children, organising a fringe theatre group or lending a hand on a community newspaper.
For further information, go to the *Connexions Direct website.
*Millennium Volunteers is an initiative for young people aged 16 to 24. Projects include sports coaching, environmental issues, youth leadership, music and dance. Awards for excellence are given for 100 and 200 hours spent volunteering.
Your local Connexions Access Point will have details of volunteering opportunities in the Kent and Medway area.
Other useful contacts include:
*Do It!
A great database of volunteering opportunities
*The Project Trust
For young people aged 17 to 19, a gap year organisation to help school leavers do a year’s voluntary work abroad
*Raleigh International
A youth development charity for 17 to 25 year-olds to work on environmental and community projects
*VSU Youth in Action
They run lunchtime and after school projects for individuals and groups in Kent and Medway. Call them on 01732 469549.
For more information email volunteering@connexionskentandmedway.co.uk