WORLDWIDE VOLUNTEERING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Early day motion 2300, tabled 6 June 2006 by Alan Meale (Labour). Signed by 62 members.

That this House recognises the work of the Worldwide Volunteering for Young People organisation operating its unique online research and match database which offers over 350,000 different opportunities with more than 1,300 organisations; notes that its volunteering project managers personally contact and inspire over 18,000 young people in schools every year; and urges the Government to give support to this excellent body, whose work and objectives fully reflect the recommendations of the Government appointed Russell Commission on youth volunteering.

Signatures by party: Labour 34, Liberal Democrat 16, DUP 5, Conservative 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, UUP 1.