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Youth in Action
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.
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Ofsted launch volunteering survey
Ofsted report identifies the experiences of young people participating in volunteering programmes
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Taking Time Out to Listen
Focus groups needn't be expensive and can deliver valuable qualitative information, says the Jack Petchey Foundation's chief operations officer.
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e-youthaction no. 68, December 2010
This issue includes details of the organisations selected to run the NCS pilot and research on the impact of youth volunteering.
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National Citizen Service pilots announced
The Cabinet Office has announced the 12 National Citizen Service pilots.
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UK volunteers abroad to get grant, says David Cameron
David Cameron has announced the £10m pilot scheme which will give young volunteers grants to travel abroad to do charity work.
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Survey reveals that three-quarters of young people volunteer
A survey of more than 6,000 young people by youth charity the Jack Petchey Foundation has revealed that three-quarters regularly volunteer.
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e-youthaction no. 64, August 2010
This issue includes further details of the National Citizen Service and the launch of a competitive tendering exercise.
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Young people take part in Olympic mentoring scheme
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.
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National Citizen Service plan popular with public
An Ipsos Mori survey has revealed widespread public support for the government's National Citizen Service initiative.
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Volunteer force
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'.