Volunteers' Week calls for more routine volunteering
At the Senedd, the focus was on the Bil Pob Plentyn (Law for Every Child) legislative proposal, aiming to bolster the rights of young people in Wales.
Youth organisations and young people shared their experiences to help shape the proposals.
Jane Dodds MS and Sioned Williams MS both stressed the importance of centring young people's voices in policy-making.
Later, a Westminster event rallied support for a campaign allowing every employee 35 hours of annual volunteering leave.
This move could unlock an estimated 140 million volunteer hours annually, offering flexible volunteering opportunities.
Representatives from ScoutsCymru were also present, advocating for the power of volunteering.
Kerrie Gemmill, CEO of ScoutsCymru, praised the dedication of volunteers and highlighted current challenges, including a waiting list of over 4,500 children eager to join the Scouts due to volunteer shortages.
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