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  1. Youth in Action

    20 Feb 12

    Youth in Action is the programme the European Union has set up for young people to inspire a sense of active European citizenship, solidarity and tolerance among young Europeans, and to involve them in shaping the Union’s future.


  2. Ofsted launch volunteering survey

    07 Dec 11

    Ofsted report identifies the experiences of young people participating in volunteering programmes


  3. Taking Time Out to Listen

    14 Jan 11

    Focus groups needn't be expensive and can deliver valuable qualitative information, says the Jack Petchey Foundation's chief operations officer.


  4. e-youthaction no. 68, December 2010

    30 Nov 10

    This issue includes details of the organisations selected to run the NCS pilot and research on the impact of youth volunteering.


  5. National Citizen Service pilots announced

    11 Nov 10

    The Cabinet Office has announced the 12 National Citizen Service pilots.


  6. UK volunteers abroad to get grant, says David Cameron

    07 Oct 10

    David Cameron has announced the £10m pilot scheme which will give young volunteers grants to travel abroad to do charity work.


  7. Survey reveals that three-quarters of young people volunteer

    11 Aug 10

    A survey of more than 6,000 young people by youth charity the Jack Petchey Foundation has revealed that three-quarters regularly volunteer.


  8. e-youthaction no. 64, August 2010

    03 Aug 10

    This issue includes further details of the National Citizen Service and the launch of a competitive tendering exercise.


  9. Young people take part in Olympic mentoring scheme

    07 Jul 10

    One hundred young people have been picked to take part in a special mentoring scheme that will see them get a chance to be part of the London 2012 Games.


  10. Mister Big

    23 Jun 10

    Interview with Nat Wei, the government's chief adviser on the 'Big Society'.


  11. National Citizen Service plan popular with public

    07 Jun 10

    An Ipsos Mori survey has revealed widespread public support for the government's National Citizen Service initiative.


  12. Volunteer force

    26 May 10

    Interview with Dame Elizabeth Hoodless, executive director of CSV on what she hopes to see from the new coalition government and her thoughts on the 'Big Society'.