Duration of Service: 8 months / Countries Involved: UK & Italy / Number of Volunteers: 2 Location: Next Generation & The Chatterboxes (Bournemouth YMCA Youth Projects, UK) Type of EVS Project: Supporting disadvantaged young people aged 11-19 to engage in citizenship, volunteering and campaigning to make a difference to themselves, their peers and the wider community. Themes: Youth Work, Access for Disadvantaged & Disability Objectives: The 2 EVS volunteers supported our groups of vulnerable young people in Bournemouth – particularly focusing on those from multicultural backgrounds, those with disabilities and those living in deprived areas. The EVS volunteers brought their skills and ideas to help engage young people with Next Generation and The Chatterboxes to make a difference. Methods & Activities: The 2 EVS volunteers supported the young people (aged 11-19) and project staff to plan and prepare sessions, after-school clubs, workshops and events. The EVS volunteers helped support the young people to volunteer and attend weekly sessions across Bournemouth. Activities included planning a conference, designing a magazine, anti-discrimination workshops, a football tournament, a summer arts event and lots more. All of the activities were led primarily by the young people with support from the 2 EVS volunteers and project staff. Impact: The EVS placement had a positive impact on the 2 EVS volunteers, disadvantaged young people in Bournemouth and the wider Bournemouth community. The 2 EVS volunteers learned new skills, developed existing ones and had an opportunity to design and lead their own sessions/projects with staff support. During and after their placement, the volunteers learned and shared knowledge about cultural differences, youth work, policies and good practice.