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	Millennium Volunteers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Millennium Volunteers (often abbreviated MV) is a national British government initiative, set up with public funding, and aimed at people between aged 16 and 24.
		It offers a wide range of volunteering opportunities, with support and accreditation for young people.
		The sorts of things that MV's get involved with are many and varied, they could include helping out with scouts, working in a hospital, creating a community garden or classroom helper in a school for disabled children.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Millennium_Volunteers (185 words)

	Millennium Volunteers Practice
		Millennium Volunteers (MV) is a national project which aims to engage 16-24 year olds in voluntary activity, based on their existing skills and interests, and to accredit them for their efforts.
		They are encouraged to keep volunteering through incentives such as a youth forum, away days and residentials, and they receive Awards of Excellence, signed by the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, after committing 200 hours to the scheme.
		There are 40 active volunteers involved, with another 60 on the scheme; numbers both in Leeds and nationally have increased greatly over the three years that MV has been running, and there are nearly 100,000 volunteers nationwide.
	www.literacytrust.org.uk /socialinclusion/youngpeople/MVpractice.html (335 words)

	WCVA
		Millennium Volunteers is a UK-wide programme that is helping young people make a difference in their communities, as well as improving their own experiences and skills.
		Ten volunteers, who are part of the Urdd Millennium Volunteers scheme, are receiving awards for 200 hours’ service, Also attending the Eisteddfod ceremony is 20 year-old mother-of-two Laura Williams, who will be given a special award for her work with 11 to 21 year-olds at The Hideout drop-in centre in Neath Port Talbot.
		‘Millennium Volunteers provides a new opportunity to involve young people as volunteers in order to help provide a service which is peer-led and which gives young people ownership of the project,’ she added.
	www.wcva.org.uk /content/about/dsp_news.cfm?newsid=520 (878 words)

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		Most young volunteers have a clear idea of the benefits that volunteering can bring, although these tend to be more focused on personal/career gains than on benefits to the community organisations they are working with directly.
		Millennium Volunteers - profiles and perceptions Amongst all MVs, almost two-thirds are female and around a quarter are from ethnic minorities.
		The aims of the MV Programme are to: increase the number and range of volunteering opportunities; enable young people to gain national recognition for the volunteering activities; bring added value to the community through completed projects, and to young people in terms of their personal development and skills.
	www.dfes.gov.uk /research/data/uploadfiles/ACF31B7.doc (2668 words)

	Liverpool Millennium Volunteers
		Millennium Volunteers is a National Government funded initiative for young people aged 16 to 24.
		All members of the Liverpool Millennium Volunteer team have been MVs and so if you have any questions just email or phone and one of us will be glad to chat through any concerns.
		I have volunteered my time in the past and feel that it is important to provide opportunities for others to do the same.
	www.liverpoolmv.org.uk (351 words)

	Beds RCC - Millennium Volunteers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Millennium Volunteers is a nationwide initiative designed to encourage 16-24 year olds to volunteer their time for the benefit of others.
		Becoming an MV provides young people with the opportunity to give something back to their community while they are doing something that they enjoy, and while they are gaining and improving new skills.
		Each volunteer is awarded the MV Award of Excellence when they complete 200 hours of voluntary activity, as well as the MV Award, recognising 100 hours of commitment to the scheme.
	www.bedsrcc.org.uk /MV (430 words)

	Welcome to Outset Millennium Volunteers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Volunteers can assist in a wide variety of placements with children, the elderly, at museums, hospitals, charity shops, after school sports clubs and a variety of ocnservation projects.
		Two volunteers from Chanctonbury taught a group of young people how to make a video which was a great way to record the weekend's events.
		Volunteers from Steyning volunteer as Peer Educators and as Peer Listeners at school.
	www.outsetyouth.org.uk /Chanctonbury.htm (447 words)

	BTCV North West Environmental Conservation activities in North Cumbria, Millennium Volunteers
		Millennium Volunteers is a Government Funded initiative for young people aged 16-24.
		Millennium Volunteers Cumbria in will support young people with training, expenses and ensuring a structured and committed approach to volunteering.
		Millennium Volunteers is a nationally recognised programme and once you have achieved 200 hours of Volunteering you receive an Award of Excellence in recognition of you’re volunteering commitment.
	www.btcv.org /lancashire/cumbmill.htm (233 words)

	Government Offices \| National \| Millennium Volunteers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Millennium Volunteers programme is a Government-funded initiative for young people aged 16–24 who want to give their time volunteering on local projects that are of benefit to their community.
		Government Offices manage the Millennium Volunteers budget and act as a bridge between the Department for Education and Skills and the Connexions Partnerships in the regions.
		Young people have a say in the type of volunteering they carry out and aim to complete 200 hours of volunteering in a year, for which they are given a Certificate of Award.
	www.gosw.gov.uk /cyp/millvolunteers?a=42496 (172 words)

	News Releases - University of Central Lancashire
		An ambassador for the UK wide Millennium Volunteer programme, Nelson met a select few of Preston's volunteers whilst he was at the University of Central Lancashire as part of his Freshers' Tour.
		Millennium Volunteers is a UK-wide initiative to encourage young people to volunteer their time to benefit themselves and others, by joining already established projects or developing their own.
		Millennium Volunteers boast over 200 projects nationwide if you would like more information you can visit our website at www.uclan.ac.uk/ivi2000.
	www.uclan.ac.uk /news/2000/web256.htm (255 words)

	MillenniumVols
		The project’s philosophy is to ‘build on what you’re into’, volunteers choose to do whatever interests them from a wide choice of opportunities, or to establish projects of their own with support from MV staff.
		Two Millennium Volunteers have set up a youth club for young people with special needs and others are hoping to record a music CD.
		Millennium Volunteers is a nationwide initiative supported by the Department of Education and Employment, with 160 MV projects across the country.
	www.ecs-vol.org /millennium.htm (202 words)

	Millennuim Volunteers Policy
		Volunteering is the commitment of time and energy for the benefit of society, the community, the environment or individuals outside one's own immediate family.
		Volunteers will be involved in a wide range of tasks but will not be put into any position which may be seen as a cheap substitute for paid work or may be considered as a threat to a paid employee's post.
		Volunteers shall be recruited without discrimination as to gender, race, disability, religion or other condition, but a Scottish Criminal Records Office check will be conducted for all applicants to ascertain their suitability for working with young children.
	website.lineone.net /~max_greenburn/csp/volpol.html (775 words)

	Millennium Volunteers in Scotland - Volunteering for Young People
		The Millennium Volunteers Initiative is changing and is a major new element in the implementation of the Volunteering Strategy.
		VCs will employ a Youth Development Worker who will raise awareness of volunteering and volunteering programmes for young people generally, rather than MV exclusively and will focus their work on engaging groups that are under -represented in volunteering.
		Volunteer Development Scotland will have overall responsibility for delivery of MV on behalf of the Scottish Executive.
	www.mvscotland.org.uk (185 words)

	Millennuim Volunteers
		Volunteering is the commitment of time and energy for the benefit of the community or individuals outside your immediate family.
		Volunteers will gain a sense of personal achievement from the skills they develop, the satisfaction of achieving results from their work and a lot of enjoyment as well.
		Every Volunteer was presented with a certificate of thanks and nine were awarded the nationally recognised Millennium Volunteer certificate for 100 hours worked.
	website.lineone.net /~max_greenburn/csp/mill.html (515 words)

	Millennium Volunteer Northant (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Millennium Volunteer Project is a nationally recognised initiative funded by the Department for Education and Skills.
		The Northamptonshire Millennium Volunteer Project is open to all young people aged between 16 and their 25th birthday, who live or volunteer in Northamptonshire.
		MV offers training in many of the skills required by volunteers such as confidence building, team working etc and this is open to all Millennium Volunteers regardless of where they are volunteering.
	oldweb.northampton.ac.uk /ncr/millennium/whofunds.htm (1409 words)

	Millennium volunteers break records in Bath & North East Somerset
		Millennium Volunteers is a national project which is run by Bath and North East Somerset Council’s Youth and Community team on a local level.
		She won the competition by simply completing a Millennium Volunteer questionnaire and her name was drawn out of the hat.
		Millennium Volunteers co-ordinator Harri Harrison said: ‘Bath and North East Somerset is delighted to see the number of Millennium Volunteers continue to increase.
	www.bathnes.gov.uk /press_releases/g-m-releases/millennium-volunterrs-break-records-in-B&NES.htm (378 words)

	Millennium Volunteers GMYN - home page
		Millennium Volunteers GMYN is a project for 16 - 24 year olds living in Greater Manchester who want to get involved in voluntary work (if you don't live in Greater Manchester go to the national MV website to find your nearest project).
		Volunteering can be fun and will help you to gain valuable experience.
		Lucy who has two young children and is a full time student at Bolton University, was picked from 200 other volunteers to receive the title and will now be going to the national finals in March to hopefully be awarded the overall title of Millennium Volunteer of the Year 2005.
	www.millenniumvolunteers.org.uk /main/index.php (291 words)

	LMV@VCL
		Millennium Volunteers (MV) is a Government-funded initiative for young people.
		Through volunteering they can make a positive difference to their own lives and their community.
		After 100 hours of volunteering volunteers receive their certificates of achievement, after 200 hours of volunteering you receive their MV Awards of Excellence, which are signed by the Secretary of State for Education and Skills.
	www.volunteercentreliverpool.org.uk /lmvatmvb.htm (588 words)

	Millennium Volunteers - GreaterSport (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Millennium Volunteers (MV) is a national volunteer scheme aimed at 16-24 year olds.
		As a Millennium Volunteer with GreaterSport we work with you to identify someone from your placement provider who can be a mentor (this can be a volunteer co-ordinator or someone who is familiar with the club/organisation set-up and who is willing to be a contact point.)
		If you would like to volunteer but are outside the age limit for Millennium Volunteers (16-24) then you can still be a volunteer at the Greater Manchester Youth Games 2005 - please contact Jill Mayers, Volunteer development officer, for further information.
	www.greatersport.co.uk /?node=1414 (264 words)

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		A certificate is given to volunteers after contributing 100 hours, and then an Award of Excellence, signed by the Secretary of State for Department for Education and Skills, to those going on to complete 200 hours in a year.
		There have been 43,000 Millennium Volunteers on the scheme since 1999 and there are 20,000 current volunteers, with 8,000 gaining Awards of Excellence (for completing 200 hours of volunteering).
		The work that Millennium Volunteers are involved in provides a fantastic opportunity to develop those skills and qualities in real world situations.
	www.brighton.ac.uk /aimhigher/documentsformentees/millennium_volunteers.doc (1287 words)

	BBC News \| UK Politics \| PM pushes volunteer scheme
		The multi-million pound programme, called Millennium community challenge, aims to involve the media, community organisations, business and public services to raise awareness of the opportunities available.
		He said that 1999 will be a preparatory 12 months for a 10-year programme beginning with the millennium to increase community involvement.
		Young people who join the Millennium Volunteers (MV) scheme will get an award which the government believes will be a valuable addition to their curriculum vitae.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk_politics/259550.stm (394 words)

	Millennium Volunteers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		With 2005 designated the year of the volunteer, four students who have each completed more than 200 hours volunteering at the college’s work-based learning programme in Longnor, the Honeycomb Centre, each received Millennium Volunteer Awards.
		A national programme co-ordinated by the UK’s leading practical conservation charity, British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV), the Millennium Volunteer awards are given to young people aged 16 to 24 who give up their free time to help their local communities.
		BTCV Millennium volunteer co-cordinator Stephanie Fletcher said: “I congratulate all of Longnor’s volunteers on their well-earned awards.
	www.leek.ac.uk /about/articles/mill_vol.htm (355 words)

	Government Offices \| South East \| (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		We are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Millennium Volunteers programme along with Connexions Partnerships in the South East.
		There are thirteen local Millennium Volunteering providers in the region and many work through schools, colleges, or community centres.
		These local providers are able to offer a number of volunteering opportunities for young people; some are also able to offer pre-16 opportunities that can then be converted to Millennium Volunteering.
	www.go-se.gov.uk /gose/cyp/millenniumVoluteers?view=TextOnly (207 words)

	Millennium Volunteers Essex, Southend & Thurrock (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Millennium Volunteers are young people aged 16-24 who give up their free time to help their local communities.
		Volunteering means you spend time, without pay, doing something you enjoy which aims to benefit other individuals or a group.
		Other Millennium Volunteers get involved in everything from coaching sports, helping to run their local youth groups, design web sites, run activities in their school or college, or design a sensory garden.
	www.mv4cv.org.uk /content.asp?id=57 (330 words)

	Millennium Volunteers • A Football Unites, Racism Divides Project (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		FURD Millennium Volunteers hip-hop with Galaxy FM's Neil Bentley.
		Our very own Millennium Volunteers received Millennium Volunteers awards for 200 hours of voluntary work within their communities.
		Millennium Volunteers awards were received by Lisa Sultanti, Keith Ward, Ernesto Silva, Israr Asif and Kamran Khan.
	www.furd.org /mv/news.asp (99 words)

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		Millennium Volunteers have also had the opportunity to participate in a wide range of training opportunities including disability awareness, anti-racism awareness, teambuilding and outdoor pursuits.
		Conservation Volunteers* — Volunteers are placed across Northern Ireland and are involved in a weekday work group which works with community groups as well as developing young person led projects.
		Volunteers are placed externally with community placement organisations and VSB have been very proactive in developing new links and placements.
	www.volunteering-ni.org /documents/MillenniumVolunteersOverview.doc (1681 words)

	Sports and Youth Services - Millennium Volunteers
		Millennium volunteers is a UK wide initiative to encourage, support and recognise 16-24 year olds who volunteer their time for the benefit of others.
		The idea behind Millennium Volunteers is to let young people decide what they want to do in their own locality, building on their interests and connecting with local issues that they really care about.
		For recognition of their work they will receive a Millennium Award of Excellence, which will be signed by the Secretary of State.
	www.tameside.gov.uk /youth/image9.htm (179 words)

	Millennium Volunteers (MV)
		You will also be reimbursed for travel costs to and from where you volunteer.
		There are many organisations looking for volunteers to get involved with play schemes, outings and other fun activities.
		Volunteer with Kith and Kids - Enthusiastic volunteers* needed to spend time and make friends with children and adults with learning disabilities.
	www.hackneyvoluntaryaction.org /id12.html (202 words)

	Millennium Volunteers
		Millennium Volunteers (MV) is a UK-wide initiative, which started in 1999.
		Encourages and supports young people aged 16-24 in benefiting and making a positive impact upon their community by voluntary work.
		Employers, admission tutors etc. recognise the value of voluntary work and Millenium Volunteers Voluntary work can help young people acquire some of the 'soft skills' employers value - working as part of a team, problem solving, developing imitative etc. and helps them gain the necessary experience to progress their chosen careers and aspirations.
	www.careersdirect.org.uk /Volunteering/MillenniumVol.html (165 words)

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