vinvolved

What is 'vinvolved'?

vinvolved is a scheme which will give young people more places to go, more things to do and more people to meet, will make a diifference to the community and provide national recognition for young people's efforts.

vinvolved aims to...

• Inspire a million volunteers aged 16-25 years by creating and sustaining a wide range of volunteering opportunities within Staffordshire.
• Place young people into opportunities that interest them or care about or are passionate about.
• Promote and advocate volunteering for young people.
• Ensure that every young person has the opportunity to volunteer.
• Recognise young people who volunteer and helps them to work towards a nationally recognised v award.

Why volunteer?

Volunteering helps you to:

• Build your confidence and self esteem by helping you do things you thought you couldn't - even things you thought weren't possible!
• Make new friends by mixing with new people who are into the same things and form new friendships on the way.
• Make a difference if you're upset that there is nothing for young people to do in your community. Get vinvolved and make a difference!
• Improve your chances of getting a job because V on your CV is something employers respect and may help you towards your dream job.
• Gain new skills and do the things you've always wanted to do

Staffordshire volunteers designed the Youth Service mobile unit

What do I get?

The v awards recognise young peoples' for the volunteering and highlights some of the skills they have learnt during their volunteering experience. You can get a 15 hour award which is offered in conjection with Staffordshire Youth Service and this given after you have logged 15 hours in a voluntary opportunity.

There is also the v50 award which allows young people to log the hours they have done in a volunteering placement and to reflect on the project and identify the impact they have had on their community.

After the v50 award you can move on to the v Impact awards. In this award young people choose which impact award (passions, skills, community, campaigning and leadership) they would like to apply for.

The v thank you award celebrates the young peoples' success through volunteering.

Already a v member?

Click here to download v forms.

So, if you are aged between 16 and 25 and interested in volunteering, please contact vinvolved using the information below.

If you would like any more information please contact:

Jane Reynolds (Chase and South Staffs v Volunteer Adviser)
Tel: 01543-500404
E-mail: janereynolds@staffscvys.org.uk