Getting Involved

Millenium Volunteers
Millennium Volunteers (MV) is aimed at young people aged 16-24. As an MV you volunteer your time to help others by doing something you enjoy.
www.youthinformation.com
news, events and links
www.ukyouthparliament.com
have your say today
www.youth.org.uk
the virtual youth group

Health
Lifebytes
all about everything!
ruthinking
free confidential advice on sex and your relationships, contraception or sexual health
Teen Pregnancy
loads of info & help
The Centre for Recovery
a recovery orientated street agency for people with problems arising from their own or someone else's substance misuse.
The National Drugs Helpline
free and confidential information and advice about drugs.
The Samaritans
emotional support 24 hours a day for anyone
Trashed
drugs, their effects and the law.
Youn Minds
all about your mental health
Young Health
mental, sexual and general health questions answered.

Learning and Education
BBC Education
advice to make your revision easier.
English Department
GCSE English made simple.
It's Your Choice
information about education and training choices at 16
Open Days
off to uni? You'll need this then…
Learn Direct
learning on-line
Schoolzone
the UK's number 1 education site.
Which Way Now?
Your study options at 14.
Young Carers
The site for young carers

Living
After 16 what's new?
The choices and challenges for young disabled people
Bike Register
reduce the risk to your bike
Brit Kid
the on-line game about modern life.
Bullying
what to do, and how to deal with bullying
British Youth Council
all about the British Youth Council
Childline
free national help line for young people in trouble or danger. It is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year
Crisis
the charity with a mission to end street homelessness.
Disability
news and developments for people with disabilities.
One Life
BBC Radio 1 website with your essential guide to life, love and the universe - it's all here.
National Youth Agency
the national youth agency's site
NSPCC
free 24-hour service provides counselling, information and advice to anyone concerned about a child at risk of abuse.
Sortit
for visually impaired young people
Youth FM
listen on-line!
www.carelaw.org.uk
the site for young people in care
www.rizer.co.uk
aims to provide unbiased guidance to young people on the
criminal justice system and act as a deterrent to criminal behaviour
Young Action Line
empowering young people with ME
Youth Information Store
all about everything!

Work
Modern Apprenticeships
the DfES's guide to learning and working
Millennium Volunteers
build on what you're into to develop skills
WorkTrain
getting into work