Expanding Volunteering Opportunities for 14-25 Year Olds

Vinspired is excited to announce the expansion of our volunteering opportunities to include a younger age group, specifically 14 and 15-year-olds. This change, effective from October 12th, 2011, allows these younger volunteers to sign up on vinspired.com, apply for vAwards, and participate in volunteering opportunities just like their older peers.

New Opportunities for Young Volunteers

With this expansion, younger volunteers can gain recognition for their contributions through vAwards. This initiative is a significant step forward in fostering a culture of volunteering among youth, providing them with the chance to develop skills such as teamwork, digital literacy, and fundraising.

To accommodate this change, minor updates have been made to our platform. The drop-down options on the opportunity pages now allow organizations to broaden their specified age range to include volunteers aged 14 to 25.

How to Update Your Opportunities

Organizations interested in offering roles to younger volunteers can easily update their opportunity pages. Simply edit the ‘opportunity details’ to adjust the age range. It is crucial to make these changes; otherwise, 14 and 15-year-olds will not be able to apply.

Organizations should review existing opportunities and consider adjusting roles to be suitable for this younger demographic. When posting new opportunities, remember that 14-25 is the default age range. Adjust accordingly if certain roles are not suitable for the youngest volunteers.

Considerations for Educational Commitments

Our new age range includes individuals who are still in full-time education. It’s essential to ensure that any full-time volunteering roles coincide with school breaks and holidays to avoid conflicts with their education.

For more information on updating your opportunities or if you have general queries, please reach out via our contact page.

Explore more about how we are evolving volunteering for youth on our blog: - V Now for 14-25 Year Olds - Announcing the vInspired Schools Campaign - 8 Reasons Why You Should Apply for Team V