Harshdeep Kaur, Chairperson and Panellist of the Cardiff Youth Led Grant Panel, talks about her volunteering experience. The Youth Led Grant enables young people to develop skills and gain experience through volunteering.
Volunteering has made a profound impact on both myself and others. Initially joining as a Youth Led Grant Panellist, I quickly found myself appointed as the chairperson, which was a significant boost to my confidence. Through this experience, I not only honed my networking skills but also developed crucial communication abilities, especially navigating cultural differences, coming from India to a new country. The Youth Led Grants enable young people to develop skills and gain experience in youth leadership by joining grant making panels and leading local projects.
This journey in volunteering eventually led me to gain employment with Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC) as Community Development Support Officer. My role involves supporting the team with the delivery of the health, social care and wellbeing agenda within C3SC, making connections and supporting activities that enable and promote the voluntary sector and its role in providing services and activities at the local level.
On a personal level, volunteering has been transformative. It provided me with opportunities to grow and develop skills that are invaluable in both professional and personal spheres. From decision-making to leadership, every aspect of volunteering has contributed to my personal growth, but the impact extends far beyond myself.
This article was originally published on WCVA’s website which can be read in full here. If you’d like to get involved with the Youth Led Grant or other volunteering opportunities, please contact us on enquiries@c3sc.org.uk or call 02920 485 722 and our team will be happy to help.
