PM Launches Tech Skills Drive For Young People

The UK government has launched a bold new initiative to prepare young people for a rapidly changing digital economy. The *TechFirst* programme, announced by the Prime Minister, will invest £187 mil...

How to Find Volunteer Opportunities That Fit You

## A Step-by-Step Guide for Young People and Impact-Driven Professionals Thinking about volunteering but unsure where to begin? You're not alone. Whether you’re a student looking to build your expe...

Why Volunteer?

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Volunteering Tips: Make Your Experience Meaningful And Impactful

Thinking about how to start volunteering, but not sure where to begin? Volunteering isn’t just about showing up; it’s about showing up with purpose, curiosity and care. Whether you're starting your...

Volunteer Week 2025: Celebrate with Vinspired

2–8 June 2025 marks Volunteer Week in the UK, a national celebration of the power of volunteering and the people behind it. At Vinspired, we believe this is more than a date in the calendar. It’s a...

How to Make New Friends

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Vlogging Tips: How to Create an Epic Volunteering Vlog

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Calling all social action heroes and volunteering champions! We invite you to contribute yo...

Celebrating the Naz Legacy Foundation’s 5th Anniversary

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Reach Out: Build Your Network - 10 Steps to Getting a Job

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. In today’s digital age, managing your personal brand is crucial. If you Google your name, w...

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Write a Captivating Cover Letter: 10 Steps to Getting a Job

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Discover Your Potential: 10 Steps to Finding a Job

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Searching for a job can often feel overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure where to sta...

How to Boss an Interview: 10 Steps to Getting a Job

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. 10 Steps to Getting a Job Prepare, Prepare, Prepare! You might think it’s a lot of extra wo...

Learn From Rejection: 10 Steps to Getting a Job

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Preparing for a New Job: 10 Essential Steps

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Congratulations on landing your new job! Transitioning into a new role can be both exciting...

Starting Your New Job: 10 Steps to Getting a Job

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Career Planning: 10 Steps to Getting a Job

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Be a Festival Volunteer with Oxfam This Summer

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Would you like to spend your summer attending some of the biggest UK festivals while suppor...

10 Ways to Volunteer This Easter

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Put down the chocolate and help someone out this Easter. Or better yet, volunteer while han...

New Podcast: How to Improve Your Mental Health and Beat Exam Stress

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. 1 in 10 children face mental health challenges, and this statistic worsens with age, affect...

How I Improved My Mental Health

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The initial symptoms of mental health challenges can feel bizarre and confusing. Unlike fam...

Choose Happiness Over Grades

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How Volunteering Saved My Life

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. At 11 AM this morning, I delivered a lecture to local students, sharing my journey and my u...

Empowering Young Women through Volunteering

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How Can an Apprenticeship Help My Career?

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Employers frequently report that individuals with apprenticeship qualifications are 15% mor...

What Would the World Be Like if Everyone Volunteered?

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Volunteering is a transformative force that benefits both society and individuals. It opens...

Can I Say This? My Battle with Anxiety

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Negative associations and stigma around mental health still exist, making it difficult for ...

The Impact of Volunteering on Young People’s Personal Development

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. For the past week, my Facebook Memories have been highlighting my old Team v campaign promo...

Discover the Wonders of Volunteering

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. In today’s challenging economic climate, young people are increasingly seeking ways to gain...

How Volunteering Can Change the World

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Volunteering is a powerful tool for creating meaningful change in our communities. Often un...

Volunteers Wear Their Heart on Their Sleeve - A Poem About Volunteering

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Volunteering is a powerful force that unites people across the globe. At Vinspired, we beli...

Acts of Kindness Will Make 2017 a Better Year

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Acts of kindness are powerful catalysts for change, and at Vinspired, we believe in their t...

A Poem About a World of Volunteers

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Imagine a World Where Everyone Volunteers Have you ever read a poem about volunteering? If ...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Carrell and the Coffee Slobs: A Short Story on the Power of Volunteering Volunteering is a ...

5 Ways Volunteering Changed My Life

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Volunteering has been a transformative journey that has helped me heal, develop, and gain c...

January’s Volunteer Superhero

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. This month’s Volunteer Superhero is a life-affirming, costume-wearing, and record-breaking ...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Let’s Make 2017 the Year of Positivity When you look back on 2016, what do you remember? Th...

If the World Volunteered…

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5 John Lennon Quotes About Making a Change

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How Jess Transformed from Unemployment to a Community Leader

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How You Could Have Footballers Cheering You

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. It’s not unusual to support footballers from the sofa, but how often do Premier League foot...

Meet November’s Volunteer Superhero

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Meet Eleanor R., a skydiving, awareness-raising superstar who continues to inspire those ar...

10 Ways to Volunteer this Christmas

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. As the festive season approaches, the spirit of giving takes center stage. This Christmas, ...

The Super Volunteers of St Paul’s Academy

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The Super Volunteers of St Paul’s Academy have truly excelled in their community, embodying...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Want to Improve the World? Become a Young Trustee Discover the Power of Volunteering for Yo...

How Teenagers Raised £3,000 for Schools in India

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From Volunteer to Young Trustee - A Journey of Empowerment

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Igniting the Passion Volunteering for young people is not just an activity; it’s a transfor...

10 Easy Ways to Be Kind

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Mark your calendar for the 13th of November—it’s Kindness Day! This special day is dedicate...

How Your Volunteering Experience Can Help You Get Into University

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Volunteering is increasingly recognized as a powerful way to develop essential skills that ...

Teenagers Feel Pressure Not to See Friends and Family

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. If you spend most of your time studying, you’re not alone. A staggering 57% of 15-17-year-o...

October’s Volunteer Superhero

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. This month, we celebrate an inspiring individual whose dedication to volunteering has made ...

Teenagers Bring Joy to Hospital Ward with Generous Toy Donation

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Teenagers in the East Durham area have transformed the lives of children at North Tees Univ...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. 5 Key Takeaways from the Conservative Party Conference on Youth Volunteering Attending the ...

9,000 Young People Volunteered in Libraries This Summer

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. This summer, approximately 9,000 young people engaged in volunteering to support 800,000 ch...

Young People are Changing Our Environment Every Day

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This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. It Only Takes 5 Words to Know Why You Should Volunteer Volunteering is more than just a nob...

How You Can Use Puppy Power to Help 2 Million People

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Puppies! Now, do I have your attention? Good. Because I’m sure we can both agree, puppies a...

Volunteering Didn’t Change the World, but It Changed My Life

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8 Great Things About Going Back to School

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August’s Volunteer Hero

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July’s Volunteer Hero

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Celebrating Volunteering and Making a Difference 1. How does it feel to be our Volunteer of...

Improve Your Mental Health Through Volunteering

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. We’ve all been there—feeling down and alone. Whether it’s a specific event you’re strugglin...

How to Improve Your Mental Health

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Let’s be honest, we’ve all been there. You feel down and alone. Something happened in your ...

Why is an Exploration Society Talking About Volunteering?

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. It’s a compelling question, but British Exploring has been involved with volunteering for o...

Volunteering Conquered Naomi’s Panic Attacks

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Volunteering conquered Naomi’s panic attacks and transformed her life. This summer, we’ve c...

How to Have an Affordable Adventure Abroad

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Are you dreaming of exploring the world but worried about the costs? The great news is you ...

10 Ways to Fundraise with a Friend

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Volunteering isn’t just about making a difference; it’s also about having fun. Whether you’...

The 7 Types of Volunteers

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Volunteering offers a diverse range of opportunities that cater to different skills and int...

Engage Volunteers with Pokémon Go!

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. If you’ve been online recently, you’ve likely noticed the buzz around Pokémon Go. This app ...

Volunteer of the Month - June

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Volunteer of the Month - June 67492 Jan Flisek-Boyle Rand has won June’s Volunteer of the M...

Volunteer of the Month: Celebrating Outstanding Contributions

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. June’s Spotlight: Rand’s Artful Children Project Rand, our esteemed Volunteer of the Month ...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Unity, Love, and Glitter: vInspired at Pride Celebrating Diversity and Empowerment at Pride...

A Young Person’s Perspective on the EU Referendum

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Life after Brexit has posed unique challenges for young people, yet it also presents opport...

Make a Difference with Pride

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. In the wake of the tragic shootings in Orlando, Florida, people across the globe have unite...

Is Volunteering the Answer? Insights from Volunteers’ Week 2016

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The Growing Challenges for Young People In today’s competitive job market, many young peopl...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Is Volunteering the Answer to Career Challenges? An Insight from Volunteers’ Week 2016 Volu...

NCS Grads Clean Up Their Local Beach

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Image: A vibrant scene of young volunteers cleaning up a beach, with clear blue skies and a...

Volunteer of the Month - May 2016

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. We’re excited to announce this month’s superstar volunteer! Nominated for his outstanding v...

5 Inspiring Ways to Celebrate Volunteers Week

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Volunteers Week is happening from the 1st to the 12th of June this year! Yes, that’s right—...

Volunteer of the Month - April

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. This month, we proudly celebrate our Volunteer of the Month - April with a spotlight on an ...

Teachers Embrace Social Action: A Key to Youth Engagement

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. In an exciting development, it’s clear: teachers love social action! A recent survey reveal...

Fundraising Week - Ambassador’s Vlog

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Discover the Insights from Fundraising Week with Vinspired Ambassadors Vinspired Ambassador...

Fashion Revolution: Who Made My Clothes?

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. On April 24th, 2013, the Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, collapsed, marking the f...

The A to Z of politics - a handy guide

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The A to Z of politics - a handy guide Don't know the different between a ballot and a bill...

Volunteering with Refugees in the Calais Jungle

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. It seems a day doesn’t pass without the refugee crisis making headlines. The media often sh...

March 2016 Volunteer of the Month

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Drumroll please for March’s Volunteer of the Month… Saleha Latif! At just 17 years old, Sal...

Why You Should Become a vInspired Ambassador

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Discover New Skills and Make a Difference Are you eager to learn new skills, undertake fres...

New Look Volunteer Profile

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Volunteer of the Month - February

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Celebrating Remarkable Campaign Volunteering This February, we are thrilled to recognize an...

Student Volunteering Week 2016: Take a Leap!

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. This is my most recent volunteering activity - falling 160 ft into nothing. Bungee jumping ...

Volunteer of the Month: January 2016

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. This month’s star is an inspiring volunteer, recognized for his outstanding contributions a...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. 5 #strongnotskinny Exercise Ideas for the Time-Poor and Gym-Less According to The Guardian,...

Volunteer of the Month – December 2015

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. This month’s incredible Volunteer of the Month is Mary Otumahana. Mary has been spearheadin...

Star Awards Provider - Catch22 North East

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Catch22 North East has been recognized as an outstanding Star Awards Provider by Vinspired ...

Join the One Million Hours Campaign with Vinspired and Radio 1

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Be Part of #1MillionHours This Christmas, Radio 1 and 1Xtra are launching an inspiring year...

5 Top Tips to Reward Young Volunteers

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Reward Your Volunteers – They Deserve It! Working with volunteers at your organization or o...

What Do You Get From Giving?

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Volunteering is one of the most rewarding ways to give back to society, whether you’re help...

Up with Life Skills, Down with Thumb Socks

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Collaborate with Vinspired and Unleash Your Potential At Vinspired, we prioritize your insi...

Volunteer of the Month – November

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. This month, we shine a spotlight on an exceptional volunteer, 19-year-old, whose dedication...

School Achieves 10,000 Hours of Volunteering

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre (HAJC) celebrates a remarkable achiev...

Volunteer of the Month - October 2015

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. This month’s Volunteer of the Month award goes to an exceptional individual who has made a ...

#at25: Showcasing the Achievements of Young People

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The Debate Over Minimum Wage for Under 25s Recent announcements have sparked debate as gove...

Volunteer of the Month - July 2015

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. September’s Inspiring Volunteer: A Spotlight on Elena This month’s Volunteer of the Month a...

Star Awards Provider - Envision Birmingham

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Behind the scenes of the vInspired Awards are numerous brilliant organisations. These organ...

4 Amazing Community Projects to Inspire You

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Are you ready to make a positive impact in your local community? Imagine receiving £500 wit...

5 Results Day Myths That Will Make You Feel Better About Your Exam Results

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. This is it. After months of revision cramming, extra lessons, and endless exam timetables, ...

5 Lessons We’ve Learned About Volunteering from Team V

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Last week, we celebrated the incredible journey of Team V’s final year group. The class of ...

Volunteer of the Month - July 2015

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Celebrating Outstanding Contributions to Civic Engagement and Community Support This month’...

5 Reasons Running is Good for the Soul

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Exercise + Volunteering = Soul Food Participating in events like the British 10k offers mor...

5 Ways to Get Involved in Politics

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Engaging Young People in Civic Engagement If we’ve learned anything from recent elections, ...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Star Awards Provider - Bolton School Celebrating Outstanding Volunteering Initiatives At Vi...

4 Big Changes Young People Face After the General Election

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The General Election 2015 heralds significant shifts for Britain’s young people. With a Con...

Volunteer of the Month - April 2015

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Meet April’s Volunteer of the Month Abigail has been volunteering at the Martin Mere Wetlan...

Why Should Young People Care About What Happens to the NHS After the Next Election?

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The future of the NHS is a pressing issue that requires the attention of young people. With...

The Stark Choice Facing Voters in May: If Westeros Was Westminister

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. A lot has happened over the past five years in British politics. And in the same period, a ...

If You Want a Job, You Have to Make a Change

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The unemployment rate is reportedly decreasing, yet for young individuals, securing a job h...

How Can You Report a Crime When You Don’t Trust the Police?

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Crime and justice are prevalent topics in media, often dramatized in series like Luther, Sh...

Effective Campaigning: Five Tips for Creating a Lasting Legacy

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. vInspired’s Team v’s Do You Care? campaign successfully raised awareness about young carers...

How Team v is Swinging the Vote This May

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Volunteer of the Month - March 2015

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Meet March’s Volunteer of the Month, 17-year-old Josh Henry Josh has already received a v10...

You Don’t Have to Be Old to Care for the Elderly

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Caring for the elderly is a paramount concern that transcends age. The importance of elderl...

Why Affordable Housing Would Swing My Vote

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Affordable housing is a critical issue for many young people today. As a platform focused o...

Should I Let the Government Read My Snapchat?

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. With the increasing intersection of technology and civic engagement, a pressing question em...

4 Great Volunteering Ideas for Students

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Discover impactful volunteer opportunities and enrich your university experience. Student V...

6 Ways to Continue Social Action with NCS Cashpoint

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. So, you’ve completed the NCS program and had an unforgettable experience. You’ve made lifel...

The Gap Between the Rich and Poor

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Tuition Fees and the 2015 Election

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Do you think university tuition fees in the UK cost what they should? Or do government poli...

Volunteer of the Month - February 2015

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Celebrating Our Volunteers Volunteer of the Month - February 2015 We’re doing things a bit ...

Star Awards Provider - Youth Action Wiltshire

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Cost of Living – A Crisis?

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The phrase “cost of living” is being tossed around frequently, especially as elections draw...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Engaging the Youth: Why We’re Bringing Politics to YouTube Bridging the Gap for Young Voter...

5 Top Fashion Statements Made by Young People in Manchester

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Discover the Trendsetting Styles of Manchester’s Youth Manchester, the birthplace of iconic...

Help Homeless People with These 3 Ideas

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The issue of homelessness is more prevalent than ever, with an estimated 500,000 individual...

Shining a Light on Young Carers

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Recognizing the Vital Role of Young Carers There are 166,000 young carers in England, and t...

5 Things We’ve Learnt About Food Poverty

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. At the beginning of Team v’s food poverty campaign, Beyond Food, it was clear why we were s...

London Marathon 2015 - I’m In!

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Running a marathon is no small feat—completing 26.2 miles requires dedication, passion, and...

Volunteer of the Month - January 2014

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Meet Our Volunteer: A Story of Passion and Dedication John Sennett embodies the spirit of v...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. A Year in Beta: Embracing Volunteering Technology Technology is rapidly evolving, and at Vi...

Three Million Youth Votes Up for Grabs

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. New research from Demos highlights that three million young voters remain undecided in the ...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. What to do if you get a bad Christmas present – The Foolproof Guide We’ve all been there. I...

Give Your Time to a Great Cause This Christmas

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. We don’t just promote volunteering at Vinspired, we give up our time for good causes too! I...

Volunteer of the Month - December 2014

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Celebrating Outstanding Young Volunteers This month’s spotlight is on a remarkable 17-year-...

3 Meaningful Donations to Create Positive Change This Giving Tuesday

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Discover Volunteering Opportunities Beyond Vinspired

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Have you been browsing Vinspired and found that nothing quite fits your interests right now...

Make Your Own Opportunity with vInspired Cashpoint

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Are you a young person looking to make a difference in your community? If you’re under 18 a...

Anti Bullying Week 2014: Do Your Bit to End Bullying

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Forget a Revolution: These Changemakers Are Putting Politics on Your Radar

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Politics, and your attitudes towards them, are garnering serious attention in the media rig...

Volunteer of the Month - October 2014

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The Big Society and Community Volunteering

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Keeping Reality Real

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The Power of Speech: Harnessing Technology for Greater Impact

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. “Here I am, brain the size of a planet, and they ask me to pick up a piece of paper.” This ...

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This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. An Olympic Legacy Participating in Vinspired has opened up incredible opportunities for me,...

My Week: Insights from a Finance Director at Vinspired

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Is ‘Working Class Gong’ Good Enough for Voluntary Work?

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The Prime Minister has announced plans to revive the British Empire Medal (BEM), often refe...

Doing Something Important: The Impact of Volunteering in Europe

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Volunteering offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on society. Recently,...

European Volunteering: The New Inter-railing?

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Turning Conventional Thinking on Its Head

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Tinchy Stryder Calls for Nominations for the Vinspired National Awards

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Musician Tinchy Stryder has opened the floor for nominations for the Vinspired National Awa...

Volunteering Works: Access a Whole New Pool of Volunteers

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This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. It’s Youth Takeover Day Every Day at Vinspired At Vinspired, every day feels like Youth Tak...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. A Day in the Life of a Vinspired Youth Advisory Board Member Last week, our Youth Advisory ...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. New NEET Figures Reveal the Need for Varied Routes to Employment Recent reports highlight a...

Boosting Teen Enterprise

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National Youth Work Week @ Vinspired

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This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Positive Publicity = Positive Perceptions The Positive for Youth event was a dynamic gather...

Young People Give Their Views to Riots Panel

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. On October 24th, the Independent Riots Communities and Victims Panel, established by the go...

Youth Advisory Board Update: Fears, Facts, and Fascination

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Blue Dots for Volunteers

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This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Team v Crew on the Road! Wow, it’s been an exhilarating few weeks for the Team v Crew, as w...

Expanding Volunteering Opportunities for 14-25 Year Olds

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Youth Advisory Board: Working on Teamv

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A Young Leader’s Take on Radio 1’s Big Conversation

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. On Tuesday, 13th September, I attended the Radio 1 “Big Conversation” event at City Hall. E...

Want to Change the World? Join Team v!

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Are you enthusiastic, creative, and ready for a challenge? Do you have a passion for social...

Radio 1’s ‘Big Conversation’

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Introducing the New Youth Advisory Board

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Welcome to the first blog post from the new Youth Advisory Board for 2011, known as v12. As...

Vinspired and Bigga Fish Block Party

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This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Should We Send MPs Back to School? A Call for Youth Engagement in Politics Earlier today, I...

Enhance Your LinkedIn Profile with Volunteer Experience

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Empowering Young Volunteers: Shaping the Future of Employment

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The UK Government is taking significant steps to enhance opportunities for young people age...

Creating Employee Volunteering Opportunities – Free Regional Workshops

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Letter to the Prime Minister: Supporting Community Resilience After the Riots

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Date: 12th August 2011 Rt Hon Prime Minister 10 Downing Street London SW1A 2AA Dear Prime M...

My Thoughts on v’s Formative Evaluation

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Big Society Must Not Ignore “Forgotten Youth”

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Vinspired iPhone App Shortlisted for a Prestigious Award

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. We are thrilled to announce that the Vinspired iPhone app has been shortlisted for the Best...

How to Promote Your Volunteers to Organisers

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Star Pupil Winners Announced

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. In celebration of the European Year of Volunteering 2011, Vinspired launched an exciting co...

How to Remove Expired Opportunities on Vinspired.com

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Managing volunteer events through Vinspired is a seamless process, but ensuring outdated op...

Volunteering SOS: Got an Hour to Spare to Break a World Record This Weekend?

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Discover New Features on Vinspired: Assigning Hours, Recommendations, and Do-it Opt-in

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NCS Summer of a Lifetime Youth Advisory Group: Olympics, 2012 and Celebration Events

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Top 10 outdoor volunteering experiences

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Glastonbury Playlist: The Soundtrack to Your Summer of Giving

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Unemployed Young People Aren’t a “Stubborn Underclass”, They Just Need a Break

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Vinspired Celebrates Young Volunteers with Olympic Torch Nomination

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This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Download FREE Music from V.Fairsharemusic.com Get ready to discover how music and volunteer...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Vinspired Just Got Smarter: Launching Our New Android App Today marks an exciting milestone...

Young People and Digital Inclusion on the Eve of the National Digital Conference (ND11)

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Search for Star Pupils is NOW ON!

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NCS Summer of a Lifetime Launched at the House of Lords

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Top 10 Free Summer Experiences

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Kilimanjaro, PDPs and a Summer of a Lifetime? Must be the NCS Youth Advisory Group!

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The NCS Summer of a Lifetime Youth Advisory Group recently held its second meeting, deliver...

NCS Summer of a Lifetime Youth Advisory Group Meetup

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This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Go Global on Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) 2011 Are you free between 15 – 17 April 2011? ...

vinspired National Awards: A night to remember

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After vinvolved: vinspired and the vinspired awards for voluntary organisations

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Volunteering is the Business – So Treat It Like One

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This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Climate Week: 5 Top Environmental Tips! How often do you recycle or switch off a lightbulb ...

Vinspired National Awards: Tomorrow Night!

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Experience Festivals for Free through Volunteering!

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. As the chill of winter fades and the promise of summer approaches, the excitement for festi...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Big Society Award: Celebrating Innovative Volunteering for Social Impact The Big Society Aw...

The Week That Was

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Kimberly Wyatt’s Dance Masterclass: A Sneak Peek into the Vinspired National Awards

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Win a £50 Amazon Voucher with Youthnet!

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Youth unemployment through the lens of volunteering

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What is the National Citizen Service and How is Vinspired Getting Involved?

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This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Terry Ryall Responds to David Cameron’s Big Society Relaunch Last week, I had the opportuni...

Vinspired National Award Winner Makes Headlines

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A Day in the Life of a Youth Volunteering Deputy Manager

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Meeting Three World-Class Athletes

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A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Vinspired Community

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. As we step into a brand new year, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the past and express ou...

vKriya’s Crisis Christmas: Making a Difference This Holiday Season

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A New Year and A New You!

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Are you exhausted from answering “How was your Christmas?” yet? While the sentiment is appr...

Giving the gift of time

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Service Nation? Enhancing Voluntary Service for Youth Empowerment

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The Highlights of a Year with Vinspired

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Ah, the end of another year! Time flies by so quickly, and as I approach the cusp of leavin...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Exploring the Convenience of Ukash for Online Transactions In today’s digital era, many ind...

The Vinspired National Awards ‘09

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The Vinspired National Awards ‘09 was a night to remember, full of excitement, celebration,...

Celebrating Vinspired’s Impact: National Awards and Beyond

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Vinspired is thrilled to announce the upcoming National Awards, an event dedicated to recog...

Blanchflower on the recession

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Doing 'Good For Nothing'

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Share Your Tips About Evaluation

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Finalists for the Vinspired National Awards Announced

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The finalists for the prestigious Vinspired National Awards have been officially announced....

News on the V Evaluation

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Good For Nothing? Liam Snusher

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Good For Nothing: Seja Majeed’s Inspiring Volunteer Journey

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Good For Nothing? Rui Jorge Octavio

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Good For Nothing? Rosie Kilburn

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Good For Nothing: v’s New National Advertising Campaign

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V’s Robot Welcomed into the Houses of Parliament

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Igniting Passion and Kickstarting Sustainable Social Action

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Our latest evaluation of Cashpoint tells a compelling story of youth-driven change. We’ve u...

CEO Terry Ryall: “Signposting Opportunities is Not Enough”

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Going BETA: 5 Steps to a User-Centric Website

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Swing the Vote: Young People Care About Being Heard at Electionsswingthevote

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This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Endeavour to be Beta in 2014 Embracing the Digital Revolution In 2014, Vinspired embarked o...

Vinspired Appoints New Chief Executive

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vInspired Schools at Studio Schools Trust Conference 2013

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The vInspired Schools team showcased their innovative program at the Studio Schools Trust C...

Get Trashed: Saving 10,000 Items of Clothing from Landfill

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Buy Beautiful Artwork and Support Youth Initiatives with Vinspired

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Do you have a passion for art? If so, you’ll be thrilled to learn about our collaboration w...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Beta Generation – How Are Young People Surfing the Crisis? Vinspired has relaunched its ins...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. vInspired at Creative Collisions Join the Movement at Creative Collisions vInspired is thri...

vInspired Pops Up for a Cause at the 2013 Party Conferences

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4Music and Vinspired Take Care of Summer

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Moving on from the YAB, Next Stop: British Youth Council!

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Is Raising the School Leavers Age the Answer to the Country’s NEET Problem?

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Generation Change: Empowering Youth Through Social Action

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vInspired’s Youth Employment Project Triumphs in Google Global Impact Challenge

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Task Squad in the running for the Google Global Impact Challenge

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Igniter Shortlisted for Nominet Internet Award

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Getting Ready for Launch: An Update on Retail Ready People’s Pop-Up Shops

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vInspired Live Launches the #ChangeSomething Campaign

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vInspired and Sidekick Studios Join Forces to Empower London Youth with Flexible Work Opportunities

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vInspired Launches New Schools Programme in Birmingham

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You’ll wish you’d supported us when you retire, Mr Osborne

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Announcing the vInspired Schools campaign

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This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Gaming for Good: Introducing Vinspired’s Purple Ninja Can Gamification Empower Young People...

Learning through evaluation on Team v

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Young people challenge Michael Gove's comments on youth policy

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vInspired auctions One Direction self-portraits

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An open letter to the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP regarding youth policy

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Beta Generation

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Igniter - empowering young people through crowdfunding

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vInspired wins Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award

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Exciting Leadership Change at Vinspired: New Chairman Appointed

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We're teaming up with 4Music to get more young people volunteering

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Keen To Be Green at vInspired

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Team v Leaders Share Their Views on First Campaign

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This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Generation Enterprise: Rising UK Youth Taking the Lead Times are tough. The job market is t...

#wewillgather: Making Local Action Easywewillgather is a tool designed to simplify community engagement. Funded by NESTA, it enables people to volunteer for community projects. Simply tweet with the hashtag #wewillgather, the word ‘help’, and a postcode, and watch the website create a page for your initiative. People can then join using their Facebook or Twitter accounts.

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Dan Thompson on his latest initiative, #wewillgather. Kn...

Why Tell Your Story?

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London 2012: Harnessing the Energy of Volunteers is Key to Legacy

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Reverse Riots: Transforming Symbols of Unrest into Messages of Hope

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A Little Help from Our Friends

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Team v Leaders: We’ve Discovered Who We Really Are

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Prime Minister Backs Our Reverse Riots Campaign

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Support the Next Generation of Retail Ready People!

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Reverse Riots: Empowering Youth to Shape Their Future

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The media has often painted young people as the face of “Broken Britain,” characterized by ...

Learnings from Netroots UK 2012

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Emerging Insights: Team v’s Remarkable Impact

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Exciting New Fundraising Partnership with Goji & Tinchy Stryder!

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vInspired brings US Do Something movement to the UK

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Have a good week!

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Can Co-Location of Youth Services Work?

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With more varied opportunities, young people will close the skills gap

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. With more varied opportunities, young people will close the skills gap Last week saw the Go...

Young people need a range of social and financial opportunities to succeed

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Young people need a range of social and financial opportunities to succeed When we relaunch...

High street heroes: re-connecting young people with their towns

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. High street heroes: re-connecting young people with their towns On Saturday 26th May, Local...

Challenging Disadvantaged Thinking

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Challenging Disadvantaged Thinking Alastair Lichten is a campaigns intern at the Foyer Fede...

Coin Street Supports Vinspired: A Community Partnership

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. In celebration of Volunteers’ Week, the Coin Street conference centre has chosen to support...

vInspired brings Disney Friends for Change to the UK!

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. vInspired brings Disney Friends for Change to the UK! vInspired is delighted to announce an...

We're delighted to have received a BYC Youth on Board Award!

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. We're delighted to have received a BYC Youth on Board Award! We’re absolutely delighted to ...

We all have the potential to change the world

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. We all have the potential to change the world Last week at vInspired, we had the pleasure o...

How corporate sponsors can measure their social value

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. How corporate sponsors can measure their social value Max Wind-Cowie is Head of the Progres...

How I helped make sure Team v put young people at the heart of their future work

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. How I helped make sure Team v put young people at the heart of their future work Charlee Be...

Young volunteers become peer researchers for the Team v programme

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Young volunteers become peer researchers for the Team v programme We asked Rebecca Lee and ...

Empowering Our 24/24 Participants with a Helping Hand from Procter & Gamble

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Giving time to share a skill or teach something new is one of the most rewarding forms of v...

Reverse Riots: Challenging the Negative Perceptions of Young People

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Following the recommendations from the Riots Communities and Victims panel, which emphasize...

Help Us Support More Young People to Fulfil Their Potential

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The power of volunteering for young people is immense, offering them opportunities to earn ...

Why I’ve Pledged My Support for This Country’s Inspiring Young Volunteers

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Volunteering is a powerful way to foster community support and civic engagement. Recently, ...

Defending the Wealthy? Our Thoughts on the Row About Tax Avoidance

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. George Osborne’s budget speech highlighted the boast of some high earners who claim they pa...

A Greater Focus on Entrepreneurship is Needed to Tackle Youth Unemployment

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. As new figures show small signs of abatement in youth unemployment levels, it is crucial th...

Acting Local, Going Global for Global Youth Service Day

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is a unique opportunity for young people to make a differen...

Our Amazing Young Leaders Graduate in Style!

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Yesterday, young volunteers from Aberdeen, Hull, and London celebrated their achievements a...

Our Team v Leaders Have Done It Again! The Launch of Campaign 3

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. In 2011, Vinspired established a dynamic network called Team v, designed to empower young v...

Creating a Volunteering Habit that Sticks

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Vinspired aims to get young people excited about volunteering as early as possible. Our lif...

National Awards: Empowering Young Volunteers to Shape Our Future

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. As the curtains fell on the inspiring and emotional National Awards Ceremony, a palpable en...

Eddie Kadi: I'm so excited to be asked back to the vInspired National Awards

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Eddie Kadi: I'm so excited to be asked back to the vInspired National Awards Comedian Eddie...

We Believe in the Entrepreneurial Potential of All Young People. Do You?

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. At Vinspired, we are passionate about harnessing the entrepreneurial potential of young peo...

How Enterprise Can Empower Young People to Tackle Youth Unemployment

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Youth unemployment is a national crisis, and the need for innovative solutions has never be...

Empowering Young People: A Journey with Team v

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Discover how young leaders are transforming communities through Vinspired’s flagship progra...

Youth Volunteering to Peer-Led Social Action

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Welcome to Junction49 I am thrilled to introduce Junction49 as part of the Vinspired platfo...

Knee-jerk reactions to work placement initiatives are not helpful

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Knee-jerk reactions to work placement initiatives are not helpful I can’t help but feel sor...

Want an Education in the “School of Life”? Try Volunteering

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Recent statistics from UCAS reveal that applications to universities have decreased by almo...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Response to the Government’s Payment by Results Scheme for NEETs Announcement Under new pla...

An Opportunity to Form a Student-Led Volunteering Network

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Some may argue there’s nothing unique about student volunteers, but a recent study reveals ...

We are supporting Student Volunteering Week 2012

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. We are supporting Student Volunteering Week 2012 Today marks the beginning of Student Volun...

Impact conference 2012 feedback

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Impact conference 2012 feedback Last weekend I was fortunate to attend IMPACT 2012, the nat...

Re-thinking Negative Perceptions of Young People

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Working as a PR Manager at Vinspired allows me to highlight the achievements of young peopl...

Response to Commission on Youth Unemployment Report

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Volunteering gives our future business leaders opportunities to build skills in risk-free e...

Student Impact Conference 2012

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. This weekend, Oxford Brookes University hosts the Impact 2012, a national conference on stu...

2012 vInspired National Awards Finalists Announced

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The 2012 vInspired National Awards finalists have been announced, marking a celebration of ...

A Brave New “Pro-Social” World

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. We’re always hearing about ‘anti-social behavior,’ but what about its antithesis—pro-social...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Do You Know a London-Based Volunteer Superstar? Awards season is upon us, bringing with it ...

The Good Childhood Report: Food for Thought

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The Good Childhood Report 2012, published by The Children’s Society, offers valuable insigh...

Team v Campaign Two: Combating Loneliness Together

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. It’s been an inspiring week for one of our most impactful programs at Vinspired. Introducin...

vInspired Chair of Trustees Honored with Knighthood

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. We are thrilled to congratulate the Chair of our Board, on being awarded a knighthood. Sinc...

12 Days of Christmas: Spreading Joy Through Volunteering

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Want to do some good this Christmas? Our 12 Days of Christmas campaign is your chance to he...

Christmas Comes Early for Our Regional vInspired Award Winners

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Exciting news! As we gear up for the 2012 vInspired National Awards, our esteemed judging p...

A Big Week for Youth Policy

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. As we reach the end of the year, the Government is attempting to bring some festive cheer t...

Team v’s Food Poverty Campaign Gets a Parliamentary Push

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Team v’s food poverty campaign has successfully gained momentum, receiving crucial support ...

Degree or Not Degree? Exploring Your Path to Success

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. With every ‘give up’ there’s a story, with every dropout, a dream broken, and with every br...

Go ON Give an Hour

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. In today’s digital age, having basic internet skills is essential for employment and day-to...

Vinspired National Awards: Nominations Open

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Do you know a young volunteer making a significant impact in their community? Someone who d...

Can the Value of Experience Outweigh the Need for Qualifications?

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. In today’s world, many young individuals are questioning whether the cost of a university d...

Blogging Tips: Enhance Your Volunteering Journey

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Read Other Blogs Keep an eye on blogs that cover your area of interest. Regularly reading t...

Let’s Not Allow the Riots to Overshadow the Positive Contribution of Young People

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. The recent criminal behavior witnessed in our communities has been shocking and deeply conc...

Vinspired’s Response to the Positive for Youth Consultation

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. In July, the Department for Education released 20 comprehensive discussion papers under the...

Team V Crew on the Road

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Wow, it’s been a busy couple of weeks for the Team V Crew! We’ve been immersed in fresher a...

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Statement on New Youth Unemployment Figures Youth unemployment has reached unprecedented le...

Boost Your Career Prospects with Volunteering for Young People

This content is migrated form legacy website and published as archive purposes. It may not be up to date. Why Volunteering Matters for A-Level Students As school leavers receive their A-Level resul...