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News: Latest - distributed around Yorkshire June 24, 2016 12:11:18 PM
The High Sheriff of South Yorkshire, Dr Julie MacDonald, made a special trip to force HQ yesterday (Wednesday 22 June) to meet Inspiring Youth volunteers and learn more about their work.
A dedicated group including retired police officers, police staff, serving officers and community volunteers all help to run the Inspiring Youth project, which aims to help young people build skills and improve on their education.
The team contribute many hours of their time without pay, which is one of the key strengths and successes of this project that is now in its 10th year.
Bobby Dev, Youth and Community Liaison Officer, said: “The project is gathering huge interest each year, and this year alone over 1000 students from 17 different schools are participating in the scheme.
“The High Sheriff is keen to get involved and support this project. Dr MacDonald has asked to accompany the volunteers during their coaching sessions in schools and see for herself why so many young people are actively taking part and enrolling for this scheme.
“The High Sheriff offered to assist with getting businesses to support this project by offering the young people opportunities for work experience/apprenticeships that later could possibly lead to future employment opportunities.
“After two hours, the High Sheriff thanked all the volunteers for their tireless efforts of engaging with the young people in our communities.”
Mariam Abdi from Burngreave, one of the community volunteers, said: “I wish I had known about this project a few years ago, it’s fantastic. My son is taking part and I am looking forward to helping recruit more Somalian young people from my community.”
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and promoting this project, please visit the Inspiring Youth pages for further information.
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