Ellie Watkins
Rashan McDonald
"On the Youth Advisory Panel, I think the main benefit we all have is having the chance to develop and to do all we can to help the future of young people. We have so many training and travelling opportunities which lead to whole new experiences being developed.
"In the volunteering sector, you will meet some of the most amazing people, with such a giving heart and amazing character. These could be essential connections that you could benefit from later in life."
Connor Belle
Jack Spencer-Jones
Matt Chilvers
"For me, volunteering is so important because giving people the opportunity to play sport, improve their health and experience increased social contact is essential. I get so much out of sport and I want others to have the same opportunity.
"Being on the panel has given me confidence to present my views in public. It has opened up other unique opportunities like going to parliament to speak to MPs and has helped to make me more employable."
Cameron Wood
Young volunteers have a vast amount to give. If you’re an organisation looking for support, sign up to our Volunteer Opportunity Finder to connect with these all-important individuals and get the help you need.
The Alliance is committed to giving young people a voice as we continue to develop our work around children and young people. Find out more about the Youth Advisory Panel here.
Here is an end-of-week wrap on some key workstreams we’re undertaking for you, our members, that we want to bring to your attention. It covers a number of important pieces of information for consideration or action.
Read moreRead the statement from Sport and Recreation Alliance CEO, Lisa Wainwright MBE.
Read moreInternational Women’s Day serves as a reminder of the importance of gender equality, not just in society at large, but in all sectors, including sport and recreation. While progress has been made in many areas, there remains a glaring need for greater representation of women in leadership roles, particularly on boards and as chairs of sports organisations.
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