Vproject

In April 2008 Outset, supported by vinspired, began running new and exciting vinvolved projects, which give young people the chance to design and develop their own projects.

Outset Youth Action vinvolved project also provides volunteers with access to ‘buddy’ support to help all young people take part and benefit from volunteering.

Projects can include any area of interest; from organising a fundraising event to helping clean up the environment. How much time each volunteer gives is also flexible with the vproject being moulded around the needs of its members. Being involved in a vproject provides young people the opportunity to gain skills and experience, meet new people from across the county and gain confidence, at the same time as helping out the local community.

As well as valuable experience, involvement in the vproject can also be used towards qualifications such as NVQ’s, Apprenticeships, Sports Leadership Awards and many more. Outset Youth Action offers all vproject members the opportunity to work towards the Youth Achievement Awards and v awards.

Current Event: Sports Showcase Day

On Sunday November 16th 2008 a Sports Showcase is being held at the Triangle Leisure Centre in Burgess Hill. The day will involve young people from across West Sussex with additional needs taking part in various sports events as well as being introduced to new games and activities. The day will also be an opportunity for clubs and organisations to meet these young people so they know what facilities are available to them in their communities.

The day is being organised and run by a group of volunteers aged 16 to 25 both with and without additional needs, working together to make a great event. If you would like to get involved with the project either on the main committee or offering to help out on the day or leading up to it we would be delighted to hear from you.

Examples of Previous Projects

Altogether Sport - Inspired by the success of the Beijing Olympics and the beginning of the 2012 London Olympiad, a group of young volunteers both with and without disabilities decided to set up and run the first vproject, 'Altogether Sport.'

Held at the Olympos Leisure Centre, Burgess Hill on Sunday 16^th November 2008 ‘Altogether Sport’ provided an opportunity for disabled people to come along and find out about the array of sporting clubs, opportunities and facilities on offer throughout the County. Representatives from Riding for the Disabled, SMART, Brighton and Hove Disability Football and numerous others attended to talk to all those who came along. The vproject team also put on sporting activities in the main hall to entertain everyone and provide opportunities to try out games including basketball, boccia, ten pin bowling and baseball.

In total over 30 young people with varying disabilities were involved in organising and running ‘Altogether Sport’.

Volunteering is a brilliant way to have fun, meet new people, gain skills and experience. Develop your passions and interests and get involved in issues that are important to you.

If you have any ideas for a new project or would like to get involved in any current projects please contact Liz Avenell on 07827 340269 or email liz.avenell@outsetyouth.org.uk or alternatively contact the office.