Research Archive
Young people, volunteering and youth projects: a rapid review of recent evidence
December 2009: A review of the research and evidence on youth volunteering 2004-2009, looking at the evidence base for volunteering, developments in the literature since the last comprehensive review conducted in 2004, and highlighting remaining gaps in the research.
Young people, volunteering and youth projects: a rapid review of recent evidence
Young People Speak Out: Attitudes to and Perceptions of Full-Time Volunteering
June 2009: A survey of 1,997 young people's attitudes to and perceptions of full-time volunteering and National Citizenship Service, accompanied by case studies and focus groups.
Young People Speak Out: Attitudes to and Perceptions of Full-Time Volunteering
Climate Squad: young people's views on climate change
June 2009: A survey of 1,255 16-24 year olds in England and their attitudes to climate change and social action.
Climate Squad: young people's views on climate change
Student Volunteering: Background, Policy and Context
June 2009: A research synthesis exploring the background, policy and context around student volunteering, using interviews with student volunteering staff and literature reviews exploring a broad range of areas.
Student Volunteering: Background, Policy and Context
Youth attitudes survey - voting & politics
January 2009: A survey on Youth Attitudes to voting and politics which formed v's response to the Youth Citizenship Commission Votes at 16 consultation.
Youth attitudes survey - voting & politics
Employer Survey: Attitudes to Volunteering and Career Progression
January 2009: A survey of 500 employers to further explore how much and why employers value the skills that can be obtained through volunteering experiences. The results help to feed into the debate about the benefits of volunteering for career progression.
Employer Survey: attitudes to volunteering and impact on career progression
Youth Volunteering: Attitudes and Perceptions (Skills Development)
January 2008: The survey of 1,582 young volunteers, employers, Higher and Further Education colleges and voluntary sector organisations to explore the impact of volunteering and skills development on career progression.
Research report: Youth Volunteering: Attitudes and Perceptions (Skills Development)
Innovations in international youth volunteering
January 2008: Innovations in International Youth Volunteering identifies innovation in youth-led volunteering from around the world.
Research: Innovations in International Youth Volunteering
Barriers preventing passionate young people acting on their concerns
June 2007: This research investigated the passions of young people, whilst additionally examining their main concerns regarding what goes on at global and local level. The research also asked young people about their perceptions on the most important issues that impact directly on young people. These findings were then interrogated by a range of demographic criteria as well as analysis of any differences between volunteers and non-volunteers.
Research summary: Barriers preventing passionate young people acting on their concerns
