This year volunteers from The University of Manchester’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) society are running a number of projects in the local community. One of the projects they are running is called Boost!, a student led consultancy firm which offers services for free to not-for-profit organisations.
Chances is a fun and interactive youth volunteering project for young women aged 13-19 from Wythenshawe.
Over 6 sessions young women will find out what volunteering is, choose two group volunteering activities and look at how they can use their skills in the future. Chances is all about giving young women the opportunity to explore volunteering whilst celebrating what young women can do.
The next open access programme is taking place at Wythenshawe Job Centre for ages 16-19 only, on:
Landmark Films on behalf of the BBC are working on a documentary and they are looking to speak with local individuals who help out in the community litter picking or clearing up the streets of dog fouling because they have a passion and pride for their area.
In the documentary Landmark Films want to tackle the issue of litter, which is becoming increasingly problematic in modern society and a real nuisance, and talk to the people who are trying to do something about it on a regular basis.
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