Student Volunteering Week 22-28 February 2010 is a national campaign co-ordinated in Northern Ireland by the Volunteer Development Agency. Its main objective is to raise awareness of volunteering opportunities among young people aged 16+ in full and part-time education.
Students and young people are our future. Volunteering and all its associated benefits complement young peoples' education and can help students develop skills and experience for life and work, enhancing employability. Volunteering can help students engage with new communities if they are living away from home, it builds confidence and widens their social circle of friends.
Wendy Osborne OBE, Director, Volunteer Development Agency said, "Student Volunteering Week is a chance to recognise the contributions made by students across Northern Ireland to the lives of individuals, their community or the environment. There are over 600,000 volunteers in Northern Ireland and individuals aged between 16-24 years are among those most likely to volunteer, and this age group are most likely to volunteer with organisations involved in sport or exercise. This presents a real challenge to the stereotypical image of students and young people."
If your organisation involves young people as volunteers download our Good Practice checklist for tips on developing and promoting volunteer opportunities that are attractive and appealing to young people.
For more information on Student Volunteering Week and for details of careers/work experience fairs that Agency and Volunteer Centre NI representatives will be attending click here.
Interested in volunteering?
The Agency has recently launched its One Good Reason Campaign to encourage more over 60s to volunteer.
If your organisation involves older people why not encourage them to visit www.volunteernow.co.uk or call 0845 652 60 65 to discover the type of volunteering opportunities that are available in their area.
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Poll Results
Student Volunteering Week runs from 22 - 28 February. If your organisation will be celebrating the week, what are your plans?
Recruit new volunteers:  0% |
Recognise and thank current volunteers:  0% |
Promote our organisation/cause:  0% |
Other:  0% |
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