Research on volunteering presented at the House of Commons

FK&Y’s research for Youth United and the Cabinet Office measuring the outcome of volunteering for young people was presented last night at the House of Commons at an event organised by Step Up To Serve #YSAMatters, Generation Change and Youth United. FK&Y has been delighted to work over the past year with Youth United and the inspiring leaders and young volunteers taking part in the Journey Fund Project which included Girlguiding, Scouts, Girls Brigade, Boys Brigade, Sea Cadets, Volunteer Police Cadets, St John Ambulance and Fire Cadets. The control study found that as a result of taking part in the project many found it a life-changing experience with 86% agreeing ‘I have established goals and plans for the future’ and 85% agreeing ‘I am more likely to volunteer in the future’. Our infographics of the research findings can be found here.