Between 2009-2011 CWVYS was commissioned by the Welsh Government to facilitate the research and publishing of Youth Work Methodology Handbooks or best practice guides for youth workers in Wales. CWVYS facilitated this work by bringing together voluntary youth organisations and maintained local authority youth services. This document is part of a library of Good Practice Methodology Handbooks for Youth Work in Wales. 

The intention of this handbook is to introduce, explain, or expand on existing knowledge with regard to volunteering within the youth and community sector and the role of a volunteer within these settings. 

Volunteering involves a degree of personal commitment which brings a sense of achievement and fulfilment for whatever reason an individual chooses to volunteer. It is also fundamental that volunteers are recognised for their commitment to volunteering within a project, activity or organisation; this handbook will highlight some ways in which recognition and appreciation can be provided as well as signposting for projects and includes case studies from volunteers. 

[CWVYS does not represent that the information contained in the handbook is accurate, comprehensive, verified or complete, and shall accept no liability for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this website or for any reliance placed by any person on the information.]