Awards and recognition

Outset offers a variety of awards to recognise your volunteering contribution and to boost your CV.

Outset Certificates

Outset volunteers aged 13 to 15 are awarded certificates reflecting their commitment to volunteering throughout West Sussex. Outstanding achievements can be recognised at celebration events and our annual general meeting.

Youth Achievement Awards


The Youth Achievement Awards are activity-based awards designed to encourage young people to take more responsibility in selecting, planning and leading activities.


The Youth Achievement Awards were introduced nationally in 1997 and are already well established in a wide range of youth organisations, schools and educational projects.

These awards work at four levels, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Each level reflects the amount of responsibility you take on. For example, Bronze means you have taken part in a volunteering opportunity whereas gaining a Platinum award recognises you have designed and run the opportunity yourself.

To find out more contact your Outset representative or visit www.ukyouth.org

v Awards

v is introducing a new recognition scheme for volunteers aged 16 to 25, to recognise and reward you for the amazing things you do.

If you volunteer with a v funded project you will receive a thank you certificate which recognises that you have given your time to make a difference in your community. You’ll also get the chance to work towards a v50 Award, which involves completing 50 hours of volunteering. You’ll get a log book and folder to help you keep track of your volunteering activities, and record the skills you’ve gained.

Once you’ve completed 50 hours of volunteering, simply present your log book and folder to a vinvolved project or vinvolved team, who can issue your v50 certificate.

To find out more, contact your local Outset co-ordinator or visit www.vinspired.com

To find opportunities and contact your local representative click on an area of the map below: