February was Youth and Children Month

Getting into volunteering while you're young could be one of the best things you ever do.

Volunteering is the perfect activity for children and young people. Not only does it help them learn new skills and realise their potential, it is also a great way of making friends and having fun, in a safe and stimulating environment.

Whether it's blasting streets clear of litter, peer mentoring other young people, or working with older people to build bridges between generations, young people and children are some of the most passionate volunteers out there.

During February, which was Youth and Children Month, a wide range of events took place demonstrating the diversity of volunteering opportunities young people and children can get involved in. Often, young people and children can take the lead by designing and running their own innovative volunteer projects, rather than being told what projects to give their time to.

Youth and Children Month, aimed to:

highlight the energy and enthusiasm young people and children have for playing an active part in society
raise awareness of the thousands of young people and children who volunteer across the country - giving them the recognition they deserve.

Youth and Children Month in February showed the nation that young people and children are passionate about quality, well-supported volunteering opportunities, where they are given the freedom to be creative in helping others.

Learn more!

To find out more about volunteering for young people and children:

Read a real life young volunteer story
Use the opportunity finder to find out what's available in your area
Come along to a Year of the Volunteer event
Contact volunteer organisations who work with young people to learn more about how you can get involved