This National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the volunteers that make our communities better. Read about Betty, who in a decade volunteering at a Youth Off The Streets school became a beloved friend to students.
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Learning the ropes
University and college students who intern at Youth Off The Streets play an important role in supporting young people — and influencing the future of the youth sector. Meet three of our amazing interns.
On the road to independence
An iDrive mentor shares how young people can learn to drive and build skills for their future with Youth Off The Streets.
“Return and Earn is one of the best ways to fundraise”
Fatina Elabd, Team Leader – Engagement and Support at Youth Off The Streets, encourages all NSW residents to contribute to a new Return and Earn initiative.
Faeza’s story: A refugee passes it on
Finding freedom in a new country doesn’t mean an end to life’s difficulties. But Faeza, an Afghan refugee, tells us how she’s learned to take these challenges in her stride with the help of her mentor.
“I’ve learned that young people can be very resilient”
Connie Azzone — Team Leader Casework SHS at the Inner West Youth Homelessness Service — shares insights into supporting young victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.
“Never see a need without doing something about it”
Meet Andrew, Tania, Norm and Meg – four volunteers who have supported Youth Off The Streets for over two decades.
Liam’s story: On the road to success
Once shy and reserved, Liam’s personal growth as a participant and mentor in the Cycle of Courage program and Sydney to Surfers event has brought him life skills and job opportunities. Now he wants to give back to Youth Off The Streets.
“Working with young people is a privilege”
Find out why this volunteer believes supporting young people means you get back as much as you give.
Kinahoi’s story: “You can overcome anything”
Having spent years in and out of detention, it took the sudden loss of a family member, the support of a youth worker and his own inner strength for Kinahoi to turn his life around.









