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Awards for young volunteers

There are plenty of ways that young volunteers can be recognised for helping their communities. From our own Humanitarian Citizen Awards to the classic Duke of Edinburgh Award, there's bound to be something for you to try. Be sure not to miss your opportunity.

 

Humanitarian Citizen Awards

Sometimes ordinary people do extraordinary things. We celebrate these people every year and we rely on you to help us find them. Do you know a local hero?

Find out more about the awards  >

A young charity shop volunteer helps a customer find clothes

Certificates for young shop volunteers

We have a great programme to help our young charity shop volunteers develop their retail skills while making a difference in their communities.

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Other awards for young people

Find out about Millennium Volunteers, Duke of Edinburgh Award, NVQs and Youth Achievement Awards.

Award winning volunteers

Four young people from Skye, who all have caring responsibilities for relatives at home, still find time to help others in need.

Find out how they turned their struggle with eating disorders into something positive – helping others, inspiring hope and initiating change.

When a group of young people formed a group to help young refugees and asylum seekers, they never imagined how successful it would become.

Read about fifteen-year-old Jamie who saved the life of his friend’s brother by emailing vital resuscitation advice from an internet chatroom.

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Peer education volunteering

Young people in a meeting

Are you aged 15-26? Have a positive impact on people your age and join our scheme.

Become a peer educator  >