Press Release 6 March 2008
DAVID HAMILTON MP URGES LOCAL YOUNG ADULTS TO TAKE CHANCE TO VOLUNTEER ABROAD
Midlothian’s MP has urged young adults in Midlothian to take advantage of a pioneering new government-backed global volunteering scheme.
The scheme will enable 2,500 young adults – particularly those from less advantaged backgrounds – between 18-25 years old, to do voluntary work in a developing country and raise awareness of development issues in the UK.
The scheme is funded by the Department for International Development which leads the Government’s fight against global poverty.
Welcoming the government initiative, David Hamilton said:
“This is a great opportunity for young adults to make a real difference to the lives of some of the world’s poorest people. By living and working with people of different cultures, facing different challenges it will also help broaden their understanding of the world.
I particularly welcome the scheme’s emphasis on those from less advantaged backgrounds, as this will help ensure those who would not normally have the chance to live, work and make a contribution abroad now can.”
[Back to press release index]
