Vcashpoint is encouraging young people to apply for a £2,500 grant for their good ideas.
Vcashpoint is reaching young people online with a campaign across Facebook, Youtube and Myspace encouraging 16-25 year olds in England to apply for a £2,500 grant to up their own youth volunteering project to make a real difference to their community.
The video can be viewed at;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN-A_LB1lTQ
Examples of such projects include running activities for children – transforming a community space – supporting victims of bullying – running workshops for young people – setting up a campaign – clearing up a beach – running music, art or sports events for disadvantaged people – organising a festival to bring different cultures or communities together… or something totally different… applicants are encouraged to be creative!
Useful links:
http://www.vinspired.com/vcashpoint/
http://www.myspace.com/vcashpoint
http://www.youtube.com/user/vcashpoint
http://www.facebook.com/pages/vCashpoint/46863315695
Applications can be made by online or downloaded at http://www.vinspired.com/vcashpoint/and the deadline for applications is 18 July 2008.
About Vinspired
Vinspired is a new registered charity set up to inspire a new generation of volunteers by putting the youth back into youth volunteering. It's different because it's led by the interests and passions of young people.
Registered Charity No. 1113255