The Princes Trust

Volunteers Programme

The Prince's Trust's Volunteers programme enables 16-25 year olds to develop their confidence, motivation and skills through teamwork in the community.

• Over 50,000 people have taken part since the programme was launched in 1990.
   
• The programme is available at over 300 locations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
   
• 70% of unemployed participants find work or enter full time education or training after completing the programme.
   
• Over 90% of employers report improvements in the skills and attitudes of employed participants on their return to work.
   
• Approximately 10,000 will take part in Volunteers in 2000/2001.
  

Weddings and Brides is a site maintained by Hartland Web Pages © 2001

The Prince's Trust is the UK's leading youth charity offering 14-30 year-olds opportunities to develop confidence, learn new skills, get into work and start businesses. The Trust targets people who are unemployed or facing barriers in life. For details visit www.princes-trust.org.uk or ring free on 0800 842 842.