Supercharge Your Youth Volunteering: A Practical Workshop

Are you ready to unlock the passion and energy of the next generation of volunteers?

Young people under 20 represent a vital, yet often untapped, resource for the charity sector. But how do we move beyond traditional methods to successfully recruit, engage, and retain them in a way that is both safe and empowering?

Join us for an essential, in-person workshop in West Sussex, designed specifically for volunteer managers and charity leads who want to build a thriving youth volunteering programme. This interactive session will provide you with the practical tools, fresh insights, and confidence to connect with younger audiences and integrate them meaningfully into your organisation.

This workshop will cover:

• Modern Recruitment: Go beyond the usual channels with marketing and language that speaks directly to Gen Z.
• Essential Safeguarding: How to balance robust safeguarding practices with an empowering and trusting environment for young people.
• Motivation & Adaptation: Understand the unique needs and motivations of young volunteers and adapt your roles to match.
• Digital Engagement: Leverage technology and social media to build a vibrant, connected volunteer community.
• Retention & Support: Discover proven techniques to keep young people engaged, supported, and feeling valued.
• Intergenerational Success: Learn strategies to foster positive and productive relationships between your younger and older volunteers.
• Recognising Contribution: Explore new ways to acknowledge the diverse ways young people wish to be involved.

Meet Your Expert Facilitators:

• Chris Wade: Director of a leading volunteering consultancy and host of the acclaimed 'Time for Impact' innovation podcast, Chris brings strategic insight into the future of volunteering and what it takes to build impactful programmes.

• Olivia Rawnsley: Olivia has a wealth of hands-on experience in engaging young people as well as leading the strategic direction fornational volunteer recruitment and engagement strategies within the charity sector. Her expertise is built on successful roles with major youth-focused initiatives including the National Citizen Service and IntoUniversity.