About the #iwill campaign Background to the campaign: http://www.iwill.org.uk/about-us/ You can find the detail about how the charity Step Up To Serve was created as a result of the consultation into a Decade of Youth Social Action here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-supports-decade-of-social-action-opportunities-for-young-britons

Ambition & Goals Make social action a part of life for 10 – 20 year olds across the UK, moving from 40% to 60% of young people participating in meaningful social action by 2020 (1.5 million more people) These are ambitious goals that will only be achieved by engaging leaders from across society to enable young people to take part.

#iwill campaign defines Youth Social Action as; What is Youth Social Action? #iwill campaign defines Youth Social Action as; “Young people taking practical action in the service of others in order to create positive social change that is of benefit to the wider community as well as to the young person themselves.” Campaigning/fundraising/volunteering

Quality youth social action creates a Why Youth Social Action? Quality youth social action creates a DOUBLE-BENEFIT: It makes a social impact & strengthens communities & It also develops character & skills in young people in the process We explain more about the double benefit here: http://www.iwill.org.uk/about-us/making-the-case/

Quality principles You can read the full report into the principles here: http://issuu.com/genchangeuk/docs/gc_principles_report_1.1.compressed?e=9799877/10347498

Pledging partners include: Association of Colleges Youth Social Action and Study Programmes Pledging partners include: Association of Colleges Sixth Form College Association Ofsted Department for Education Around 30 individual colleges

Youth Social Action and Study Programmes The Data on Social Action CIPD - 67% of employers reported that entry level candidates who have voluntary experience demonstrate more employability skills including teamwork, communication and community understanding. CBI & Pearson - 85% of employers said they prioritise character and attitude over academic results Cabinet Office - “Young people who take part in youth social action initiatives develop some of the most critical skills for employment and adulthood in the process” IPSOS Mori - Youth Social Action is associated with increased levels of mental health and wellbeing of young people

Youth Social Action and Study Programmes

Youth Social Action and Study Programmes “New guidance on 16-19 study programmes states that social action can be classed as a form of work experience.”

Youth Social Action and Study Programmes What can this look like? East Kent College - 3 Weeks of the year are progress weeks, social action projects East Norfolk College - Matching students with volunteering projects via website - 100s at a time Portsmouth College - Bespoke NCS in multiple Level 2 courses, such as HSC & Sport + E6 Curriculum Northern Regional College - Online jobshop, sending notifications of social action linked to course

  Richard Brooks Employment Manager Step Up To Serve e: Richard.Brooks@stepuptoserve.org.uk t: @iwill_campaign t: @Just_Richardb