Taking up volunteer opportunities with youth as part of a good cause can be extremely rewarding.
Many young people struggle without the right support and opportunities at an age that can significantly determine the trajectory of how successful and happy they are in adulthood. Youth are also at a higher risk of harmful situations such as being exposed to or participating in crime, drug use and violence. Below is more about the difference you can make by volunteering with youth and how to find out what opportunities we currently have available.
Save The Children supports mums and bubs, toddlers, young people, refugees and refugees here in Australia and around the world through our evidence-based, child-focused programs and emergency relief. For over 100 years we have been championing the rights of children as we believe every child should have a bright future. Our vision is a world in which every child lives, learns and is safe from harm. Here is how you can make a positive difference to youth in Australia:
How volunteering with youth can make a difference
By donating your time to volunteering with youth, you'll be playing an integral role in helping to allow them to reach their full potential. Many youths are in situations where they feel alone and unsupported and don’t have the knowledge, skills or guidance to make good choices or to be confident and hopeful for their future.
We know that with the right support, services and spaces where they feel safe, youth are less likely to head down a destructive path and this helps enable them to thrive now and in the future, as they become adults.
Current volunteer opportunities working with youth
We deliver and help manage evidence-based youth programs here in Australia with a focus on giving children and young people a bright future. Volunteering with youth with us can be extremely fulfilling and rewarding. You have the opportunity to gain experience with a leading organisation - improving your skills and career prospects. Our volunteer opportunities working with youth are also a great way to meet new people and become more informed about the challenges young people face so you can be a voice and advocate for our young people.
Our programs run throughout Australia. To find out more about current volunteer opportunities working with youth in your local area, register your interest in volunteering with youth.
Some of the initiatives and youth programs we run in Australia under our new Australian brand 54 Reasons include:
You can find out more about 54 Reasons here.
Help support youth and donate today
If you aren’t able to help volunteer with youth but want to support our programs, the best way you can do this is to donate. You can make a single donation today or become a monthly giver. Over 80% of your donation goes directly to program expenditure and donations over $2 are tax deductible.