- Matthew Cartwright, 17, Hampshire - "I have been volunteering for a year as a Kikass Street Teamer and get a lot out of it, such as new experiences, meeting new people and fun. It has helped me realise what is out there. A lot of young people look down on volunteering but it is a stepping-stone to other things"
- Stephanie Crichton, 18, Dundee - "I am a full-time CSV volunteer at the Royal Blind School in Edinburgh. Volunteering helps you grow up and working at the school helps me see what I would be dealing with in the future. CSV pays for my accommodation, a weekly allowance and a food allowance on top".
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