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Resources to support young people interested in volunteering

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CYP Now looks at resources to support projects and organisations to involve young volunteers.
CYP Now looks at resources to increase access to volunteering for young people. Picture: Adobe Stock
CYP Now looks at resources to increase access to volunteering for young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

Volunteers’ Week (3 – 9 June) celebrates the work of volunteers across the UK, with this year marking the 40th anniversary of the annual event.

This year Volunteers’ Week will culminate in The Big Help Out, from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 June, where people will get the chance to experience a range of volunteer taster sessions.

To mark Volunteers’ Week, CYP Now is sharing a sample of resources available for professionals looking to support the young people they work with to give back to their communities:

Getting your organisation ready for young people

The NSPCC’s guidance for young volunteer safeguarding provides technical advice for organisations who wish to involve young people in volunteering. This includes what the law and best practice advises for the age that you can volunteer, the type of activity and the supervision that young people might need.

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