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The aim of this report is to explore the attitudes and behaviors of youth from disadvantaged circumstances, particularly around their engagement in volunteering, to inform efforts around enhancing opportunities for these youth people to enter into the cycle of civic participation. The study found that youth from disadvantaged circumstances are less likely to have entered the cycle of civic participation, leading to lower rates of volunteering...
The following report will highlight the state of youth volunteering and consider the relationship between
youth volunteer behavior and three primary environments where youth form their social networks:
family, religious organizations, and school. These social institutions play an essential role in connecting
youth to volunteer opportunities and encouraging them to become engaged in service. Fostering
environments that encourage volunteer...