Aussie youths encouraged to volunteer

A NEW campaign aimed at encouraging community spirit in Australia's youth will be launched to coincide with International Volunteer Day on Wednesday.

The charity Do Something!, which has world solo sailor Jessica Watson as an ambassador, is urging young Australians to get involved in volunteer work within their own communities.

Harnessing technology, young people can type their postcode into the charity's website, DoSomethingNearYou.com.au, instantly connecting them with volunteer opportunities nearby.

According to the most recent Australian Bureau of Statistic figures, 593,700 people aged 18-24 undertake voluntary activities each year, accounting for 9.4 per cent of all Australians who have volunteered over the past year.

Watson says the efforts of young people in the community often go unnoticed.

"Many people don't realise that there are lots of young Australians out there who are helping out or getting involved in their local community," she said.

"I think it's important that we celebrate those young Australians who are out their doing their bit and making a positive difference."

Anda sedang membaca artikel tentang

Aussie youths encouraged to volunteer

Dengan url

http://pepatahama.blogspot.com/2012/12/aussie-youths-encouraged-to-volunteer.html

Anda boleh menyebar luaskannya atau mengcopy paste-nya

Aussie youths encouraged to volunteer

namun jangan lupa untuk meletakkan link

Aussie youths encouraged to volunteer

sebagai sumbernya