40 deaf and disabled Liverpool youngsters are being offered the chance to take part in the London 2012 Olympics.
In association with DaDa - Disability and mygames (powered by v), the programme is hoping to recruit young volunteers to get involved with DaDaFest International 2010.
The festival will feature artists taking part in the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
The four-year programme is the largest cultural celebration in the history of the modern Olympic and Paralympic Games, designed to give everyone in the UK a chance to become a part of London 2012.
Alison Jones, Youth Volunteer Project Manager at DaDaFest International 2010 said: "We wanted to give deaf and disabled young people in Merseyside a chance to become involved in not only DaDaFest International 2010, but also to become a part of history in the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Working with mygames we will help volunteers develop their skills, while making a meaningful difference to their community.
"The volunteers will be involved in a range of roles including researchers, advocates, decision makers, leaders, flash mob participants, festival promoters, ambassadors, exhibition invigilators, information assistants, tour guides and technicians.”
The programme is part of a unique collaboration of 20 innovative charities across England, who have come together to deliver mygames (powered by v).
The programmes will turbo-boost the impact of the Olympics & Paralympics across England and in Merseyside.
The nationwide mygames (powered by v) programme will provide wide-ranging volunteering opportunities for 10,000 young people.
Projects will focus around the themes of Education, Culture, Environment, Health and Sport.
Terry Ryall, v’s Chief Executive, said: “v is delighted to award DaDa this grant to support volunteering among Deaf and Disabled 16-25s.
"We are committed to strengthening the role of young people in society. mygames (powered by v) is a fantastic way to harness the talents, energy and enthusiasm of a new generation of young people."
For more information or to volunteer for the project contact Alison Jones by email youthvolunteer@dadahello.com, telephone 0151 707 1733 or visit www.vinspired.com.
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