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Free time

Volunteering and personal development

 

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Whatever you're into, there's a fun and interesting volunteering opportunity for you.
First Light can help you realise your potential through creative digital film and media projects.
Youth Achievement Awards (YAA) let you work towards certificates by getting more involved in the activities that interest you.
Volunteering overseas can bring great benefits to you as an individual and the community you work with.
At last after the long, long summer term it's time to have the big summer break. Weeks of chilling out, without worrying whether you've done your homework or not.
Why not put your life experiences into practice by becoming a mentor and offering advice to others?
Over the next two years the Government is giving £115m to local authorities for you to spend.
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