Disadvantage youth and volunteering

Volunteering Makes a Difference (VMAD)

The Centre for Volunteering also works with disadvantaged or at-risk young people to engage them in positive volunteer experiences. VMAD takes a holistic approach to the vocational education of young people; it focuses not only on the financial gains of young people through employment but as well looks to 'connect' young people at various levels with their communities.

Project Aims

• To engage disadvantaged or at-risk young people in positive volunteering opportunities and experiences.
• To identify and build the capacity of volunteering organisations to provide a range of volunteering opportunities, training and support to young people who could benefit from volunteering in a positive and supported environment.

Volunteer Workshops
The Centre runs small workshops for young people to help them identify their passions, skills and interests and how this can translate to a meaningful volunteer experience. This workshop engages young people with the concept of volunteering in a way that is relevant, targeted and inspiring.

Read Case Studies of successful volunteer experiences through the VMAD project.

Access this program by becoming a member of The Centre for Volunteering.

More information

For more information about the VMAD project please contact:
The Centre for Volunteering
T: 02 9261 3600
E: info@volunteering.com.au