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Policy & Research

Tuesday, 02, Dec 2008 08:17


v wants to forge a shared vision of the importance of volunteering across society and government, sharing research, promoting good practice and creating the conditions where young volunteers are included in decision-making that affects them.

We also want to make sure that current policy development takes account of youth volunteering and the benefits it can offer. Youth volunteering is not just a third sector issue; it is relevant across all Government departments and can positively impact on areas such as educational attainment, skills development and community cohesion.

Responses to recent consultations can be found on the wearev website and these include:

• A response from v to the Morgan Inquiry into young adult volunteering

• A response from v to the Commission on the future of volunteering

v has already carried out several pieces of research that aim to inform national debate and influence policy development. These include:

• Attitudes and Perceptions: volunteering and skills development

• Barriers preventing passionate young people from acting on their concerns

• Innovations in international youth volunteering

These documents can also be accessed on the wearev website

Latest Press Releases

V: MPs rise to vchallenge at Parliamentary reception

MPs and young people will be celebrating the success of a volunteering challenge with a parliamentary reception in the House of Commons on 21st October hosted by Dawn Butler MP, Chair of the All-Party Group on Youth Affairs.

V: Value volunteering to untap hidden talents of nation’s youth, says report

Employers and educational institutions are being urged to promote volunteering as a way for young people develop skills in a report published today (September 10) by v the youth volunteering organisation.

V challenges MPs to volunteer alongside 16-25s this summer

The door has been opened for MPs across the country to see for themselves how young volunteers in their constituencies are making a difference to their communities.

V announces new match funding scheme

v, the volunteering organisation, has re-shaped its Match Fund to attract new project ideas from the third sector and private funders.