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into what it would take to bring about a step change in the quantity, quality and diversity of youth volunteering. v seeks to inspire a new generation of young volunteers in England aged 16 – 25. v is delighted to be working in partnership with the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) to undertake this important student volunteering research and development project. v believes that volunteering should become an integral part of a student’s higher education experience. The partnership between v and the NCCPE aims to raise awareness of the benefits of volunteering for young people, their communities and academic institutions. This scoping study offers an overview of the current student volunteering landscape, and provides firm foundations on which to set about galvanising a step change in the quantity and quality of student volunteering