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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

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I found Rathbone Training through my careers adviser after attending a full year at college studying cookery.

Participation in Action: Peer Outreach Workers come together to shape the capital

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

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Young Londoners with a variety of life experiences are helping their London peers by influencing the mayor's decisions and policies.

My Life: Amin Hassan, 21, Isleworth

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

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When I left college, I was no different to many of my friends and colleagues who did not know what to do with their lives and where to begin their careers.

Ask the Experts: Review youth work safeguarding

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

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Our expert panel offers advice on child protection, requests for changes in workers, multi-agency working and nursery plays.

How city farm boosts confidence

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

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Project improves confidence and social skills and increases community participation and employability among 13- to 18-year-olds.

Minister wants 'full-time volunteering' for young people

Thursday, December 15, 2016

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A major review of young people's involvement in social action projects has been announced by the government, with youth minister Rob Wilson revealing he wants more young people to volunteer on a full-time basis.

Homelessness charity to develop youth volunteering programme

Friday, December 9, 2016

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A youth charity is to launch a volunteering programme for young people affected by homelessness after receiving nearly £400,000 in Big Lottery Fund cash.

Participation In Action: Youth-led workshops highlight exploitation and violence risks

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

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A group of young women, who have experienced exploitation or violence, are raising awareness of the issues by educating their peers and professionals.

The co-producers: Making users part of the solution

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Tuesday, December 6, 2016

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Involvement of children and families in shaping services can sometimes be tokenistic. Many organisations now use "co-production" to ensure genuine participation. Eileen Fursland investigates.

My Life: Shonte Adlam, 18, Birmingham

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

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Becoming a City Year volunteer has not only boosted my confidence, but it has also given me the opportunity to make a difference in my local community.

Sport England launches £3m youth volunteering fund

Monday, December 5, 2016

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Sport England has launched a £3m package of funding to create more volunteering opportunities for young people.

Socio-economic gap in youth social action participation narrows

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

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Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are still taking part in less social action than their more affluent peers but the gap is narrowing, research has found.

Participation in Action: Campaign aims to bring youth views to Brexit negotiations

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

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Youth activists have launched a nationwide campaign calling on under-30s to influence forthcoming Brexit negotiations by demanding the best possible deal for young people.

Participation in Action: Neet young people take eight steps towards a brighter future

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

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Young people not in education, employment or training (Neet) have a brighter future after completing an eight-stage project designed to improve their prospects.

Green technology scheme launches for young people

Thursday, November 3, 2016

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A funding programme for young people to develop ideas to use digital technology to improve the environment has been launched by a youth charity.

Participation in Action: Scouts offer hand of help to tackle four social problems

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

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Members of the Scout Association are making change and improving their communities by tackling four key social issues that were chosen by young people.

Government spending watchdog to probe National Citizen Service

Monday, October 24, 2016

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The parliamentary spending body will investigate whether the government is achieving value for money from the National Citizen Service (NCS) initiative, it has been announced.

Youth social action brings communities together, study finds

Thursday, October 20, 2016

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Youth social action has the potential to improve intergenerational relationships and community pride, research has suggested. ??

Cameron takes on senior NCS role

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

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Former Prime Minister David Cameron is to take on a senior role within the government's flagship National Citizen Service (NCS) it has emerged.

Participation in Action: Young Londoners learn how to go green for a bright future