A presentation for LCVP class on a local voluntary organisation.

1. 27th September 2012

2.  Finished school in 2010,
 PLC in Counselling & Psychology,
 2nd Year Social & Community Development,
 Aiming to be Youth Worker,
 Volunteering for about 5 years.
 Voluntary work is very relevant to my field!!

3.  Volunteer in Celbridge Youth Café.
 Located in the Mill Community Centre.
 Opened in 2010.
 For 15-18 year olds.

4.  Was a junior leader in youth club.
 Heard about new project.
 Meetings and training from beginning. (2008)
 After long 2 years Youth Café opened.

5.  Benefits to both the volunteer and the
organisation.
 Volunteers can bring a set of skills that may
be useful.

6.  Can learn new skills,
 Build confidence,
 Meet new people,
 Improves mood – feeling of making a
difference,
 Gives an insight to their community.

7.  Different skillsets from volunteers,
 Work would not be possible without the
volunteers.

8.  Provide a service which might not be
available.
 Set examples for young people – role models.
 Acquire new skills from other volunteers.
 Groups can come together for specific
projects.

9.  Volunteers need to meet,
 Decide with young people what activities,
 Train Volunteers,
 Funding,
 Policy making,
 Publications,
 Events,
 Encourage volunteers to tell their friends.

10.  Child Protection
 Leadership Training
 Different Laws
 Each Organisation will have their own training
requirements.

11.  Fundraising is difficult – especially in tough
times.
 People are still generous, thank them!
 Recent events – Talent Shows and Bag
Packing.

12.  Leaflets,
 Banners & Signs,
 Facebook & Twitter
 Interviews for Newspapers
 Speeches

13.  Have our objectives been met?
 Are we providing the service we intended to?
 Have we enough funds?
 Are there records of everything?

14. Any Questions? 