Up with Life Skills, Down with Thumb Socks
Collaborate with Vinspired and Unleash Your Potential
At Vinspired, we prioritize your insights and ideas because you are the driving force behind our mission. Recently, we engaged with young individuals aged 16-19 during our first-ever Ideas Lab, where you took over our office to share your innovative thoughts. Let’s revisit some of the groundbreaking ideas you shared.
Vinspired Awards and Recognition
We Asked:
Why do you volunteer, and how would you like to be recognized for your achievements?
You Told Us:
- Recognition is key. Impressing future employers and enhancing university applications is a priority.
- Desirable rewards include certificates, trophies, prizes, discounts, and freebies.
- Sharing achievements on your CV and UCAS forms makes you proud.
What We’ll Do:
- Your feedback will directly influence the development of Vinspired awards and our volunteering placement search.
Explore how we are supporting life skills.
Perks and Prizes
We Asked:
What would make you join a Vinspired membership scheme?
You Told Us:
- Exclusive perks like money-off vouchers and Vinspired merchandise.
- Career-related training and life skills, such as finance and first aid.
What We’ll Do:
- We are developing a membership scheme that values and rewards our members, launching next year.
Check out the latest on our #ChangeSomething campaign.
Campaign Brainstorm
We Asked:
Would the successful US “Do Something” campaign, Thumb Wars, succeed in the UK?
You Told Us:
- Young people care about driving safety, but thumb socks aren’t popular.
What We’ll Do:
- We are crafting a driving safety campaign that’s engaging and relevant, with exciting giveaways.
See our social action projects.
What’s Next?
Are you aged 16-24? Join our next ideas generation workshop! Bring a friend, enjoy pizza, and receive a £10 gift voucher.
What: Develop a campaign launching next year.
When: Tuesday, Dec 1, 6pm – 8pm
Where: Vinspired offices in Westminster, London
Discover more about how Vinspired empowers young people.