Croydon
We started it…
Project YOU was started in Croydon in 2007 by local leaders from the Air Training Corps, Army Cadet Force, Boys’ Brigade, Girlguiding, Scouts, Sea Cadet Corps, St John Ambulance & Volunteer Police Cadets. It now includes the Girls’ Brigade.
Since then, this initiative has been renamed YOU London and is now across London. Nationally it is called Youth United.
During the last 3 years, we have worked together and been involved in public events in the Whitgift Centre, sharing resources and ideas, increasing our numbers of young people and adult volunteers.
Our priority is to recruit more Adult Volunteers thus enabling us to invite more young people to come and join us. There are no age or time restrictions on becoming a volunteer with a group.
If you are curious as to how you can help, please get in touch via email croydon@youlondon.org.uk
Please help if you can…
- One of our groups is in need of space about the size of a bedroom that is secure. If you help, please let us know.
- There are opportunities to join the support team as a volunteer particularly if you have specialist skills i.e. Graphic Designer.
Joining as an Adult Volunteer
- Fun
- No skills or qualifications needed
- As much or as little time as you can give
- Qualifications such as 1st Aid and up to Masters Degree can be achieved by anyone.
- Worldwide Travel
- Helping young people achieve their potential
- Improve yoursocial and communication skills
- Be more attractive to employers
- No requirement to wear a uniform unless you want to
- You can even volunteer from home
- You don’t have to be involved with young people
Joining as a young person
- Fun & adventure
- Meet new friends
- Go places
- Learn new skills
- Achieve newqualifications
YOU Croydon is supported by the Greater London Lord Lieutenancy, Croydon Youth Service and Croydon Police.
If you are a business or community group and would like to help support this initiative, please get in touch.
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