Volunteer Centres – wwwvolunteering.org.uk
Hold information on local volunteering opportunities. Some run projects especially for young people. Can be found in the yellow pages under ‘charitable & voluntary organisations’ or search online.
‘V’ projects - dave.johnston@changemakers.org.uk - 07590629555 www.vinspired.com
Encourage young people aged 16 to 24 to get involved in volunteering or set up their own projects in their local community.
Youth Action Network - 0121 455 9732 - www.youth-action.org.uk
A membership organization for projects which promote young people led volunteering. Contact the network.
Citizenship Foundations – 020 7566 4141
A range of programmes designed to support young people’s citizenship skills and their engagement in the wider community.
Youth Organisations – www.nya.org.uk/usefullinks
Many young people first become involved in volunteering through youth groups. Find your local group by visiting http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/BathNES/communityandliving/youthsupport/YouthCentres.htm or telephone the Youth Service Office on 01225 396980
www.youthinformation.com/volunteering provides information for young people including becoming a volunteer and who to contact.
www.do-it.org.uk – a national database of volunteering opportunities for people of all ages hosted by online charity YouthNet.
www.worldwidevolunteering.org.uk – an online database enabling volunteers to match their particular requirements. Will carry out searches for those without internet access.
These organisations do not directly place volunteers, but can point you to appropriate local or national organisations:
National Association for Voluntary and Community Action –
0114 278 6636 - www.navaca.org.uk – navCaa@navCa.org.uk
Volunteering England – 0845 305 6979 – www.volunteering.org.uk – volunteering@volunteeringengland.org National resource agency for England on volunteering. Website includes area dedicated to student volunteering.
National Coalition for Black Volunteering – 020 7723 5328 – www.blackvolunteering.org.uk - aims to make volunteering accessible to Black people.
These organisations are primarily resource and development agencies. They do not place volunteers but can direct you to appropriate local or national organisations.
The National Youth Agency – 0116 242 7350 – www.nya.org.uk – www.youthinformation.com. youthaction@nya.org.uk
Supports those involved in young people’s personal and social development, and works to enable all young people to fulfill their potential. Publishes Youth Action magazine and other resources supporting young people taking action in their communities.
British Youth Council – 0845 4581 489 – www.bye.org.uk – mail@bye.org.uk
Represents the views of young people aged 16 to 25 in the UK. Can provide information on developing youth councils or forums.