Young people's evolving perception of volunteering and the barriers they face

The Monash Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice (CYPEP) released a discussion paper exploring young people's perceptions of volunteering and the barriers they face in participation. The paper, informed by data from the Australian Youth Barometers, highlights that young people view volunteering as part of broader social participation and are motivated by political anxiety. Despite recognising the benefits of volunteering, young people face barriers such as lack of support and bureaucratic obstacles.
The report provides insights for volunteering organisations to better engage young people.