The MnM (Media and Millenium) Project provides training for young volunteers on film production, graphic design, website design and digital photography. Once trained, the volunteers carry out media projects (e.g. designing leaflets/making a film of a community event) for community groups). There is no minimum time committment, volunteers can drop in and out of the project and, while we encourage volunteers to use their experience in the project to think about potential routes in to further education or employment, there is no pressure put on them to do so.  Visit site

This publication includes the stories of more than 30 young people in over 20 countries who are taking action to contribute to their local and global communities. Each young person profiled reflects on the rewards of volunteering. Published by the International Youth Foundation, the book will be available from 16 November 2005.  Visit site

Report of a 2002 research the Girl Scouts of the USA conducted in conjunction with Partners in Brainstorms, Voices of Volunteers 18-29 reveals young women volunteers' ideas about what makes for a positive volunteering experience as well as what challenges exist. The findings demonstrate the need for youth-serving organizations to look closely at their volunteer/youth worker recruitment, training, support, administration, and recognition programmes.  Visit site

The report of research for the Russell Commission on the attitudes of young people in England towards volunteering and the extent of their involvement in voluntary activities.  Visit site

This 2001 publication of an European network evaluates youth volunteering in different European countries on the basis of national studies done and to propose concrete actions to promote it on both European and national level.  Visit site

Vitalise is a UK charity providing essential breaks for disabled people and carers. It runs one of the largest and most diverse volunteer programmes in the UK. Volunteers include retired schoolteachers, students, elderly widowers and teenagers.  Visit site

This brief overview from Idealist.org is designed to help answer your questions about community service. Here you'll find basic ideas about volunteering and links that can help you find opportunities and information if you're under 18.  Visit site

TakingItGlobal is an international organization, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, led by youth and utilizes technology. It serves as the most popular online community for young people interested in making a difference. Working with global partners, especially youth organizations, it seeks to involve youth in global decision-making.  Visit site