Although civic participation is a vital part of our democratic culture, we are witnessing a really low rate of youth participation and involvement in the life of their communities. The 2021 European Parliament Youth Survey researched 10 different forms of youth participation. While the percentages vary to a degree, depending on the form of action and the country, overall statistic for the EU does not look great. While young people are relatively engaged when it comes to elections and signing a petition, they are far less likely to participate in other forms. Volunteering is one of the most versatile forms of participation, as it can allow the interested individuals to engage in community life based on the competencies and interests that they have. Unfortunately, young people are not likely to take part in such activities. The young people that we work with, are generally highly motivated and interested in making a change in their community, and they are eager to join the activities that we organise. However, they often lack the skills and/or confidence to develop their own ideas and organise activities for their peers. This project is actually a result of our continuous work with young people, and the desire and need that they have expressed to get more involved in their communities. From our experience, there are different reasons for youth not participating, from not being aware of the possibilities to perceiving volunteering as “working for free” and not seeing its benefits. For all of these reasons, the objectives of the project were: 1. To increase the knowledge among young people about different types of participation 2. To raise the awareness of the benefits of volunteering, both for the volunteer and the community 3. To create new participation opportunities for young people in our local communities 4. To involve more young people in active participation in the life of the community