Engaging Young People in Volunteering: A Practical Guide for Organisations explores why engaging young volunteers is not just a good idea but a strategic advantage for organisations. Through this module, you’ll gain practical insights into how to attract, support, and retain youth volunteers while aligning your programs with their needs and motivations. You’ll also explore broader social and cultural factors affecting youth participation.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving an existing volunteer program, this guide will equip you to create youth-friendly, inclusive, and impactful volunteer opportunities.
Young people bring fresh energy, perspectives, and passion to volunteering. Yet many organisations struggle to engage youth volunteers in meaningful ways. This module is designed to help volunteer managers and organisations understand the motivations, barriers, and strengths of young volunteers and build environments where young people can thrive.
Learning Intentions
By the end of this module, participants will be able to:
- Explain the value that youth volunteers bring to organisations, including fresh perspectives, digital skills, and community connections.
- Identify and address barriers that might prevent young people from engaging in volunteering opportunities.
- Design inclusive and youth-friendly volunteering roles that align with both organisational needs and young volunteers’ motivations.
- Implement effective recruitment, onboarding, and support strategies to engage and retain young volunteers.
- Foster an organisational culture that values and integrates the contributions of young people.
Topics
- Understanding Young Volunteers
- The Organisational Benefits of Youth Inclusion
