YES - Iain Duncan Smith, head, Social Justice Policy Group
We need to show young people that there's a balance and that if they're doing something positive then their society will reward them. There are organisations that have already tried this and it can help young people get started and give them an incentive to get into the habit. I'm in favour of anything that gets young people into volunteering.
NO - Kathy Golding, 19, Kent
Young people shouldn't be paid to volunteer. As someone who has volunteered in the past, I think it is really important to thank young people for their contribution and so the V Card is a good idea.But I don't think it is right to volunteer for money because that seems to defeat the purpose. A small reward - even a certificate that recognises the skills they've gained - would be just as motivational.The skills I got from doing something different and the opportunity to help were the main things that made me want to volunteer.
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