As well as offering a learning experience for students, Young Enterprise programmes also bring learning benefits for the Volunteers who are encouraged to develop their own skills and knowledge alongside the students.

Young Enterprise Volunteers are welcomed from all walks of life, and do not necessarily have to work in business. Many Young Enterprise volunteers are retired business people or those nearing retirement.

• Young Enterprise Volunteers have the opportunity to develop their skills in a real working environment; in particular communication, interpersonal and team working skills.
• Volunteers develop self-confidence, dealing directly with committed people in sometimes challenging situations.
• Active involvement with Young Enterprise as a Programme Volunteer or Board Volunteer can contribute as hours towards CPD/CPE qualification requirements of many professional bodies including: ACCA, CIMA, CII, ICAEW, ICSA, IPD, IEE, CIB, CIM, CPS.
• Young Enterprise provides its volunteers with access to training and the opportunity to put into practice new insights.
• Through Young Enterprise, volunteers have the opportunity to meet other similarly committed local business people and broaden their business skills.

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