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Guerrillas in the Mist
Guerrillas in the Mist When I was a kid, one of my favourite fairy tales was The Elves and the Shoemaker. An impoverished shoemaker is helped out b...
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666 stories from the Vinspired community.
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New Year, Fresh Opportunity for Young People to Shine
As we step into 2012, it’s time to reflect on the opportunities and challenges ahead for young people. Last year was a pivotal time for youth acr...
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A Rambling New Year’s Revolution
Embrace the New Year with Environmental Volunteering As we usher in a new year, it’s the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate our spirits and engag...
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Rising Fares and the Unemployed
As we step into the New Year, leaving behind the challenges of 2011, we are met with new obstacles—especially for those seeking employment opportun...
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Digital Fatigue? Volunteering Could Be the Cure
Most of us would agree that the internet is a societal force for good. It has created previously unrealized global communities and brought the wo...
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Team v Residential 2: An Inspiring Weekend
My internship at Vinspired kicked off with an incredible experience at the second Team v residential. This program offers 18-25-year-olds the chanc...
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The Day the YAB Came to Town
On January 16th, the Vinspired Youth Advisory Board (YAB) made waves at the London offices with a day full of innovation, creativity, and engaging ...
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The Lazy Youth? Rethinking Perceptions of Young Volunteers
Boris Johnson recently suggested that young unemployed Britons “lack energy and appetite” compared to their foreign counterparts. This statement ...
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Team v Update: Combating Loneliness and Isolation
Welcome to Team v Campaign two! It’s an exciting phase as we continue our journey in combating critical issues such as food poverty and lonelines...
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2012 vInspired National Awards Finalists Announced
The 2012 vInspired National Awards finalists have been announced, celebrating the incredible achievements of young volunteers across the country. T...
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Recognising the Inspiring Contribution of Young Volunteers
For three days, a beautiful studio in Regent’s Park was buzzing with inspiring young people sharing their stories over pizza. This weekend, I had...