Charter Chatter: Children & Young People
For the next year you can use Charter Chatter
To make the European Year of Volunteering Matter
Children and Young People
The European Year of Volunteering launched officially in March: see their website for further details. There will be themed months; March & April focus on Children and Young People. We will reflect these themes; you can still see the previous Charter Chatters online.
There is also a European Tour, which will be in London during Volunteers Week (1 - 7 June) what exactly is on tour remains somewhat of a mystery, when we know we'll let you know.
Case study of the month is Whizz Kidz
Quick Tip of the month
There is no legal age requirement on who can or can't volunteer (though please do ensure all your volunteers are covered by insurance)
Reports, Research & Resources
Scope and Leonard Chesire:
How to involve young people with disabilities as volunteers
Volunteer Centre Westminster:
Personal Development Planning for Young People
VC Westminster: Supporting young people into volunteering
VC Westminster: Youth Volunteering Project, Social Impact Report
nfpSynergy: Young Free and Single
More can be found on the resource section of our website
Training and Events
Use Social Media to make your volunteer management easier 9th May
Inclusive volunteering workshop 18th May
Planning for volunteers 8th June
As an organisation, there will be many things you’re already doing well. Why not share them with others via expertsinvolunteering.org.uk Email jennifer@glv.org.uk who will upload them onto the resource section of our website as examples of good practice.
If you'd like to continue this Charter Chatter theme please go to Association of Volunteer Managers with the focus on National Citizenship Service - what are your views? Or perhaps you have other issues linked to Children and Young People? Get an online discussion going and get support from fellow volunteer managers!