Sarah Rees of Women Making a Difference at WCVA's Volunteering Conference 2013.

1. Why we need Young People
in Senior Volunteering
Roles
Volunteering without limits

2. Quiz time

3. Youth on Boards

4. Rachel Griffiths

5. What are the benefits young people
can bring to your organisation?

6. What are the barriers?

7. How do we reach young
people?

8. Quotes from Young
Volunteers and Trustees
• ‘They could promote things like all the connections you can make and
the experience you can get," he says. "It can help to build networks
and can be good for your career. It's a good thing to understand and is
a big responsibility. I now run my own business and being on a board
really helped me with that.“ Damien Clarkson 24
• I think it really helps to have a real life example of someone who
shows it can be done.”’ Beth 19
• ‘The prospect of furthering my opportunities is what most motivated
me to volunteer, especially since volunteering is a priceless skill in
our society today.” Matthew 19
• “It’s helped me broaden my understanding of the world, whilst helping
me learn new skills and its build my confidence and self-esteem”. Jess
21

9. Thank you for listening
Any Questions?
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10. Thank you for listening
Any Questions?
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@wmaduk
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