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  • Student Volunteering Network
Our official website is packed full of information about volunteering in HE and FE, it also has info on the; resource library, about our mail base, and our regions, where workers can get support and advice from fellow workers in the UK and much more.
 www.studentvolunteeringnetwork.org
 
  • CSV
Founded in 1962, CSV is the UK’s leading volunteering and training charity. The website has loads of information on volunteering, training, services, campaigns and resources.
 www.csv.org.uk
 
  • National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
NCVO is a large organisation that offers support to all voluntary organisations in the sector.  They have a sustainable funding project, and good practice/policy advice lines. Tel: 020 7713 6161.
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
 
  • National Youth Agency
Supports those involved in young peoples personal and social development. Promoting young peoples’ personal and social development, their voice, influence and place in society.
www.nya.org.uk
 
  • Worldwide Volunteering for Young People
Online database for volunteering projects throughout the UK and 214 countries worldwide.
www.worldwidevolunteering.org.uk
 
  • Your local Volunteer Centre
You can locate this on Volunteering England’s website; they will have lots of ideas for opportunities and information on good practice. Access the Volunteer Centre Finder
 
  • YouthNet
An online charity which guides and supports young people, helping them to make life choices, participate in society and achieve their ambitions.
www.youthnet.org.uk
 
  • Youth Action Network
Enables young people to volunteer by designing, delivering and evaluating projects in their own communities.
www.youth-action.org.uk 
 

Training Resources

 
  • The Training Shop
Sell everything from koosh balls to books full of ice breakers. http://www.thetrainingshop.co.uk/
  • Business Balls
Free resources for the ethical development of people, business and organisations. http://www.businessballs.com/
  • Media trust
Media and staffing training about using media/pr, leaflets and advice about communications, media, pr, etc.
http://www.mediatrust.org
 
Also check out your local volunteer centre, and other charities for specialised training (e.g. Age Concern) and the resources section of the SVN website.
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