We can change the world, starting with Leicester
Over 50 young people from Leicester will be leading the way in civic responsibility with a month-long project of volunteering. The ‘Social Action Summer Scheme’, a project organised by the St Philip's Centre’s ‘Leicester Interfaith Youth Hub’ will include work to support local charities, community organisations and the environment.
“This month is about empowering young people to be the change in their local community and giving them the opportunities and support to shine!” said Leicester Interfaith Youth Hub President, Kartar Singh Bring.
Last week young people have been hard at work around Leicester. They have cleaned graffiti, taken part in a litter pick, and painted street furniture.
Zunaid Patel a Hub member said "It was a lot of fun and it felt good giving something back to the community".
Mohammed Patel the City Warden added "I have been working with this group for a while now and every environmental action day we do gets bigger and better each time.”
In the weeks ahead the Youth Hub has planned a range of activities; from fancy dress fundraising and bag packing for two charities, to working with the very young, the elderly and people with learning disabilities. Leicester City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “It is wonderful to see young people getting so involved in their local community and taking pride in the area they live. No one can change the world over night, but I like to think that if we all did our bit, no matter how small, we can collectively make a real difference.”
Over the month the volunteers will contribute over 1830 hours of voluntary time which if quantified into a financial contribution of volunteer days this would add up to a staggering £15,300 back to the city.
“It is inspiring to see the enthusiasm and dedication amongst the young people.” Said Raheema Caratella, Youth Engagement Worker at the St Philips Centre
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