The Super Dooper Million Event

Hi Everyone I am here to share with you what I do with some of my precious time!

I am currently a member of a Youth Action Team (YAT). This is a group of young people working with staff from Change Makers and BTCV to create volunteering opportunities and expose young people in a positive light.

We are hoping this will build a cohesive community and give young people more opportunities to develop themselves. This could be through organising one of the YAT events, volunteering at the events doing things you never thought you would be doing, or simply attending the events (most often for FREE) and having a good time!

Either way I would suggest throwing yourself in the Volunteering Loop and get involved you have nothing to loose but so much to gain - Do it for Yourself!

The Million Event

Well Million is a special event to me because it was my first with YAT - and WOW it was one to remember. It was set in the Redbridge Town Hall (Ilford) with a brilliant team of people who worked very hard to make Million the success it was.

The event Million was organised to expose young people's amazing talents to the local community (and Councillors), to spread the great word of volunteering and some of the opportunities that exist for young people. The YAT wanted to get as many young people involved in organising the event.


I can confidently say all of the above reasons for organising Million were met. Million attracted youths, parents, and the older but wiser generation.

Million had 1000 people attend, a strong team of 60 volunteers on the day and the vibe in the Town Hall that day was definitely ALIVE!

The event kicked off outside with Dhol players, Dancers, Cheerleaders, Kung Fu Fighters - you name it we had it, there was an endless list of talent at the Town Hall that day.

It was great to see the volunteers, YAT and Volunteer Advisors working so hard to make this happen. But most of all the community got involved by attending and being open to people which was great to see.

I feel the great word of volunteering was spread throughout the day with the brilliant outreach team that would explain to people why this event was on in the first place.

The Million event also had organisations that provide opportunities for young people inside the Town Hall with stands - to present information about themselves. This was a great point of contact for info. for the community (youths and parents).

Overall the event was successful, the YAT are still in contact with the volunteers from Million - some of them are now YAT Members or have volunteered again with some of YAT events - so I feel the event had a positive impact on the community. The best part about all of this was everyone had a great time, met lots of people, learnt new skills or info. from the orgs. - But it was all for FREE (to attend and get involved so people involved had nothing to loose).

So as you are aware (by now) the YAT are doing amazing things so I would suggest following them - you don't want to miss the next Million.

If you miss Million you miss out!

Thank you for your lovely time and I look forward to giving you more info. about YAT's whereabouts.

Enjoy your Day with a Big Fat Smile :0)