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SITA
Trust
Young
Persons' Volunteering Fund
Young
Persons' Volunteering Fund is the name of SITA Trust's funding
programme for volunteering projects owned by 14-25 year olds.
They can support projects in any of 90 funding zones around
qualifying waste processing sites operated by our donor, SITA
UK. To find out if you are in a qualifying area check on this
map.
What
is the funding for?
This fund has been
created to assist young people aged 14-25 to volunteer their
time to create or enhance facilities that can be enjoyed by
the wider community.
Applicants must
be able to demonstrate that young people will be fully involved
in the design and development of the project.
Projects must be compliant with the rules of the Landfill
Communities Fund – see the application guide (link below)
for full details.
An application must also demonstrate that it takes into account
the 9 principles of volunteering as set out by the Youth Action
Network a national charity whose vision is for all young people
to have the opportunity to participate in youth action volunteering
and develop their own solutions to community needs.
How
much money is available?
Up to £10,000.
Who
can apply?
Groups
that are run by young people and comply with Youth Action
Network's principles
of youth volunteering.
When
to apply?
Application deadlines
for 2010:
10am on 4th June
2010 (notification of decision by 14th September 2010)
10am on 9th August 2010 (notification of decision by 16th
November 2010)
10am on 11th October 2010 (notification of decision by 18th
January 2011)
How
to apply
You can register and download an application form by clicking
here.
Key
words: Young people, volunteering, environmental.
landfill tax.
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