The Charity Commission has proved useful once again, and led me to a great hub of information on children being involved in charities and how it should be encouraged more.
Motivating the younger generation to work behind the scenes, allows them to have a voice and express their opinions on situations they wouldn't normally be involved in. This is a way of looking at 'giving children a voice' that I never thought about before. Give them a voice by making them a member of the team, instead of allowing their voice to be heard whilst being watched over and still judged. This way, they don't feel like they have to say what they think adults want to hear. They can actually fee comfortable with stating what they feel as they are working alongside adults.
Adding the views of the younger generation and taking them on board by implementing them within the charity brings a fresh look on certain issues and can create effective strategies never before thought of. Their input becomes valuable, especially if working within a children's charity because they can relate to the individuals the charity is helping. They are on the same level and are able to relate to feelings and experiences on a better level of understanding. A more accurate translation of what the children are feeling and trying to say can be made.
The opportunity to become a trustee becomes available if that individual has already been volunteering within the particular charity and already has a commitment to the cause. This is according to the 'Breath of Fresh Air' document released by the Charity Commission in 2010, with case studies enclosed, discussing what children felt who have experienced the role. This document also suggests that young people tend to go in to the charitable sector if they know people who are already involved, such as family and friends, or work/school colleagues. If they have no connection with charitable organisations then they are more often than not oblivious to the opportunities they can experience.
"...young volunteers were more likely to have engaged in some form of volunteering because members of their family already had an involvement... schools, colleges, universities and student's unions had played a key role... person's employer also played a part... people who are already engaged in some form of charitable activity... which stimulated their own interest."
Almost like Paying Forward the good deed; Adult encourages child to get involved in charity and say what they think on issues, child encourages children they are helping through the charity by pushing them to speak out on how their lives can be improved. In my case, this would be through artistic means. One person does a good deed, to then pass it forward to somebody else who needs help, and so on. It becomes a chain of positive energy. If you have seen the film 'Pay It Forward', then you will have a better understanding of what I mean in round about terms. A boy trying to make the world a better place. There is also a whole campaign dedicated to this strategy, which is followed world wide! 'Pay It Forward Day' "is about all people, from all walks of life giving to someone else and making a positive difference." It is incredibly interesting and well worth looking in to, but for the purpose of this Blog, I don't want to go off on a complete tangent and loose focus about what I initially started to talk about.... 'Involving the younger generation.'
I need to speak to White Stuff again and find out more about their trustee role. If I continue to show my interest and can prove to them that I have knowledge about what they stand for, they are more likely to consider me if another position appears. Fingers crossed.
What charity would I become a board member on if I had the choice? Why?
These are questions I need to begin to ask myself. My campaign will be a lot more effective if I can begin from inside the organisation and already have experiences with them.
Motivating the younger generation to work behind the scenes, allows them to have a voice and express their opinions on situations they wouldn't normally be involved in. This is a way of looking at 'giving children a voice' that I never thought about before. Give them a voice by making them a member of the team, instead of allowing their voice to be heard whilst being watched over and still judged. This way, they don't feel like they have to say what they think adults want to hear. They can actually fee comfortable with stating what they feel as they are working alongside adults.
"There are 180,000 registered charities in England and Wales, with nearly 850,000 trustees, but less than 4,500 of those trustees (less than 1%) are under 25."
Adding the views of the younger generation and taking them on board by implementing them within the charity brings a fresh look on certain issues and can create effective strategies never before thought of. Their input becomes valuable, especially if working within a children's charity because they can relate to the individuals the charity is helping. They are on the same level and are able to relate to feelings and experiences on a better level of understanding. A more accurate translation of what the children are feeling and trying to say can be made.
The opportunity to become a trustee becomes available if that individual has already been volunteering within the particular charity and already has a commitment to the cause. This is according to the 'Breath of Fresh Air' document released by the Charity Commission in 2010, with case studies enclosed, discussing what children felt who have experienced the role. This document also suggests that young people tend to go in to the charitable sector if they know people who are already involved, such as family and friends, or work/school colleagues. If they have no connection with charitable organisations then they are more often than not oblivious to the opportunities they can experience.
"...young volunteers were more likely to have engaged in some form of volunteering because members of their family already had an involvement... schools, colleges, universities and student's unions had played a key role... person's employer also played a part... people who are already engaged in some form of charitable activity... which stimulated their own interest."
Almost like Paying Forward the good deed; Adult encourages child to get involved in charity and say what they think on issues, child encourages children they are helping through the charity by pushing them to speak out on how their lives can be improved. In my case, this would be through artistic means. One person does a good deed, to then pass it forward to somebody else who needs help, and so on. It becomes a chain of positive energy. If you have seen the film 'Pay It Forward', then you will have a better understanding of what I mean in round about terms. A boy trying to make the world a better place. There is also a whole campaign dedicated to this strategy, which is followed world wide! 'Pay It Forward Day' "is about all people, from all walks of life giving to someone else and making a positive difference." It is incredibly interesting and well worth looking in to, but for the purpose of this Blog, I don't want to go off on a complete tangent and loose focus about what I initially started to talk about.... 'Involving the younger generation.'
Children bring enthusiasm, passion, motivation, understanding and willingness to help those who they can relate to. The easier you are able to out yourself in to somebody else's shoes, the more you want to help them. This is my opinion from what I have observed so far regarding who helps who.
I need to speak to White Stuff again and find out more about their trustee role. If I continue to show my interest and can prove to them that I have knowledge about what they stand for, they are more likely to consider me if another position appears. Fingers crossed.
What charity would I become a board member on if I had the choice? Why?
These are questions I need to begin to ask myself. My campaign will be a lot more effective if I can begin from inside the organisation and already have experiences with them.
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