Call for organisations who can work with young people
[9 March 2006 | The Centre for Volunteering]
We are on the lookout for not-for-profit organisations who believe all
young people can benefit from regular voluntary work.
The Centre for Volunteering has received the support of the Mazda Foundation
and the Matana Foundation for Young People to pilot a program called Volunteering Makes a Difference for
young people at risk who could
benefit
from volunteering in a positive and supported
environment. The project is being undertaken with the assistance of Sydney University and Justice Health.
Volunteer work
can help these young people to
gain valuable employment skills, increased self-esteem and greater connection
to their communities.
The Centre will place them with appropriate volunteer organisations, create necessary supports and find out what works well for all parties. We will identify best practice and develop tools and resources for more successful volunteering. Your organisation will share in all resources created and gain more volunteers.
If you can place one or two of these volunteers who are aged 16 years and over, please contact Jacinthe Brosseau on 02 9261 3600 or email jbrosseau@volunteering.com.au.