5 Lessons We’ve Learned About Volunteering from Team V

Last week, we celebrated the incredible journey of Team V’s final year group. The class of 2015, alongside leaders from previous years, gathered to honor the impactful legacy they’ve created in their communities. Here are five key lessons we’ve learned about volunteering from this inspiring program.

1. The Power of Collective Action

Bringing diverse individuals together to pursue a common goal can be incredibly powerful. Over 300 leaders completed the Team V program, forging life-changing connections through their shared passion for making a difference.

2. Youth Are Eager to Make an Impact

Young people are passionate about effecting positive change in their communities. Team V leaders volunteered over 56,000 hours, demonstrating their commitment to civic engagement and community support.

3. Local Campaigns Can Have National Influence

Team V leaders successfully ran 12 campaigns across the UK, involving local organizations and engaging with 85,000 members of the public. This highlights the potential of local initiatives to create widespread impact.

4. Volunteering Reveals Local Challenges

Through their campaigns, leaders gained a deeper understanding of local issues. An impressive 89% expressed intentions to continue volunteering, reflecting the program’s lasting influence on personal and civic growth.

5. Volunteering Clarifies Career Paths

Participating in Team V provided leaders with valuable training in areas like public speaking and budgeting, enhancing their career prospects. Nearly half reported that their experience with Team V significantly impacted their future job opportunities.

Though Team V has concluded, its legacy endures at Vinspired and in the futures of the dedicated volunteers who participated. To learn more about the impact of Team V, read the full impact report.

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