Subject - Millennium Volunteers

Posted : (Wednesday 5th July 2006 ) By - peter (Registered User)Millennium Volunteers is a Government initiative for young people aged
16 to 24. As an MV you can use what you're into to help yourself and others. In other words, you can volunteer in any area you choose, as long as it benefits your community.

Who can be a Millennium Volunteer?
Anyone between 16 and 24 can be a Millennium Volunteer (MV). The scheme encourages you to get involved in local issues you care about and at the same time you can gain experience, confidence and skills. You could be involved in projects such as sports coaching, environmental issues, youth leadership, music, dance, and many more. Through volunteering you can make a positive difference to your own life and your community.

Greater Manchester Millennium Volunteers
We cover the majority of Greater Manchester including Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Bury, Tameside, Rochdale and Oldham and we support well in excess of 1000 young people so if you sign up you know that you are part of a much bigger team with fellow MV's from all over the place!

How can you benefit?
There are loads of reasons why you will benefit from becoming a Millennium Volunteer:

You will gain some of the skills that employers value such as working as part of a team, learning to solve problems and developing initiative.

Those completing 100 hours will receive an award signed by the Minister for Learning and Young People.

Those who complete 200 hours of voluntary activity will receive an Award of Excellence, signed by the Secretary of State for Education and Skills. Both these Awards are nationally recognised and look excellent on your CV...they show that you are willing to work hard, help others and get the job done! This is exactly what future employers and University/College
admission tutors are looking for.

For more info please contact Imogen at 0161 787 3838, email imogen.beazley@gmmv.co.uk or check out our website http://www.gmmv.co.uk