“YOUNG people can offer so much to their local community if they're given the chance,” said local AM Joyce Watson, as extra money was announced to develop youth volunteering in Pembrokeshire.
Welsh Labour Social Justice Minister Brian Gibbons has announced over £800,000 to encourage more young people in Wales to take up volunteering. The extra money has been earmarked to pay for volunteer projects and organisers to support young people to get involved in the local community.
Money has also been set aside to encourage young people who don't traditionally volunteer to take up the opportunities that the extra funding will provide.
Pembrokeshire-based Labour Assembly Member Joyce Watson AM said:
“We all know about young people getting into trouble but I know many who freely give their time to build a better Pembrokeshire.
“I have a great deal of admiration and respect for young people who volunteer, such as those at the Garth Youth Project, and I am delighted that the Labour led Assembly Government has made this commitment to give more support to our young people.
''Young volunteers in Pembrokeshire already make a huge contribution to our communities. Local schools, hospitals, youth clubs, scouts, guides, sports clubs and environmental groups all benefit from young volunteers.
''In turn, young people get a great sense of satisfaction from volunteering and from making a positive contribution to their community.
''I want all of our young people to benefit from this extra funding - which is why I am keen to see more young people from disadvantaged communities get involved.''
