For people who are under 16 and wish to volunteer the choice can be limited. This is due to many of the volunteering opportunities only taking place during school time and insurance that organisation have to have, to cover volunteers (for accidents for example) does not always cover those under 16 years old.

There are however some fantastic opportunities available in Wirral.

Fortune Youth Theatre based in Bebington runs on Saturdays, to train and work with children in dance and drama. There are classes for 5yrs - 16yrs, and volunteers who are under 16 can help with the younger children.

Wallasey Sea Cadets has a young cadet section for those under 16. Some Guides and Scouts Groups may have work with the Brownies, Cubs or Rainbows, for young people who are in their groups. If you go to a youth club, you may be able to get involved in helping there, perhaps on a night you don't usually go.

WRVS - meals on wheels. There are opportunities for under 16's to become involved with this service at weekends and in holiday time. Volunteers can help to deliver meals to people who need the service, across Wirral.

Some primary schools welcome young people who may have a 'community slot' in their school time table, who want to help in classrooms as classroom assistants.

If you are under 16 and want to volunteer don't forget to 'ok' it with parents or guardians and make sure you are able to get to and from where you volunteer safely.

 

Call Nikki on 0151 644 7577 for more information