About us
vInspired is an independent charity dedicated to helping young people volunteer in ways that matter to them
Our mission is to make volunteering opportunities so diverse, compelling and easy to get involved with that giving up your time to help others becomes a natural lifestyle choice for 14-25 year olds in England.
Since its launch in May 2006, vInspired has worked with over 500 charities and community organisations to create over 1 million youth volunteering opportunities.
To learn more about the organisation behind this website and to see our other programmes and activities please visit
Led by young people
vInspired believes that every young person has the right to volunteer, and reaches out to disadvantaged young people and those who've never considered volunteering. Our projects are designed to engage young people who are under-represented in volunteering – for example, minority groups and those not in education, employment or training.
vinspired.com makes it easy for young people to find information about volunteering opportunities.
We promote youth leadership, and helped more than 1,700 young people to set up their own voluntary projects with funding from vcashpoint.
We also challenge the negative image of young people and champions the positive contributions they make.
Working in partnership
vInspired was created in 2006 as a result of the Russell Commission Report, A National Framework for Youth Action and Engagement . Its work is funded by the Office of the Third Sector and by over 150 companies, trusts & foundations and private individuals, through the match fund scheme, which doubles the value of new investments in youth volunteering.
We recognise and promote the skills, experience and confidence which can be gained through volunteering, and campaigns to have the benefits of volunteering recognised by everyone. The vinspired awards provide formal recognition of the time and skills invested by young volunteers, and of the resulting benefits to people, communities and the environment. Through our partnerships, the private sector, government and wider society is increasingly valuing young volunteers.
