Volunteer and Business Expo targets youth
A Volunteer Expo is being held at the Thames Civic Centre on Friday 10 June to encourage interaction between voluntary
organisations and youth.
Coromandel Youth Collective is the driving force behind the Volunteer Expo in conjunction with the Thames Community
House, Volunteer Waikato and our Council and funded by the Ministry of Youth Development.
The day is being organised in conjunction with the CAN DO Business Expo so that people can visit as many sites and
experience as many opportunities as possible throughout the day.
"The purpose is to showcase the vocational pathways available to youth in the area. One key focus is to give some
insight into what careers are available in the area, rather than young people feeling that they need to leave the region
in order to gain employment," says Marlene Perry, our Council's Community Development Officer.
"Additionally, we want to highlight the type of work that young people may be able to return to if they do leave the
area for study, travel or work," says Sean Hayes, Central Operations Manager for Smart Environmental Ltd and CAN DO
member.
Instead of a 'traditional' careers expo, the focus is to try and make it a bit more interactive for those attending.
"It will create more interest for young people rather than leaflets being handed out and a bunch of people doing a whole
lot of talking, and having the young people tune out," says Mr Hayes.
The Expo organisers are looking for exhibitors that have some hands-on things that attendees can do. If this sounds like
your business, contact our Community Development Officer, Marlene Perry on 07 868 0200.
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