Take Action
What is it?
In January 2006, Solent Youth Action received
3 year funding to run a volunteering scheme for
young people of secondary school age.
It was launched in May 2006.
Who is it for?
11 – 15 year olds from Southampton.
What is offered?
A range of fun opportunities, ideal for young people who are volunteering for the first time.
Take Action offers participants:
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Taster Days: groups of young people enjoy a volunteering day. Examples include: creating a wildlife habitat at a primary school and hosting a bingo afternoon for older people. Minibus transport, adult assistance and refreshments are provided.
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After School Volunteering Clubs: groups of young people with similar interests are helped to carry out different types of volunteering that they find enjoyable. For example an after school volunteering club for young people interested in sports could involve marshalling at an event, hosting games for local children and undertaking a sponsored sporting challenge.
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Youth-Led Projects: running a volunteering project with adult supervision.
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Peer Support Scheme: young people trained to support their peers at school or during their volunteering.
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