Published on Monday25thJanuary2016
Reilly launches the Call encouraging young people to volunteer
Children & Youth Affairs Minister James Reilly today launched the Call, a campaign encouraging young people aged 11 to 18 to volunteer in their local community.
The Minister was joined by over 150 young people for the launch at Government Buildings.
The Call is organised by Localise, a youth and community development organisation, and targets 150 primary schools, 150 secondary schools and 150 community groups throughout Ireland. The organisation hopes to encourage young people to become involved in community outreach work.
Minister Reilly said:
Throughout Ireland a growing number of young people realise the value of giving back to their local communities. They realise it is as rewarding to give as it is to receive. This initiative by Localise to raise awareness among young people throughout the country across 300 communities of the value of helping out and getting involved in the locality is of tremendous benefit both to their own communities but also as part of their own self development and personal growth. I am confident they will answer the Call.