$4 Million Boost for School-Based Volunteering Program
Source: Victoria. Premier. Media Release
"A program that supports young people to volunteer in their local communities will again be rolled out to over 400 schools this year with a $4 million boost, forming part of the Victorian Government’s Respect Strategy. Visiting Scoresby Secondary College to announce the latest round of funding for the Victorian Government’s Advance program, Mr Brumby said more than 14,000 students from 418 schools will take part in a range of projects with local community groups.“The Respect Strategy focuses on increasing respect within the Victorian community and encouraging more people – especially young people – to volunteer,” Mr Brumby said. The Advance program promotes young people’s involvement in volunteering activities and youth-led projects and provides them with the opportunity to develop respect for themselves and respect for others."