Charities and voluntary organisations are being invited to express their thoughts on youth volunteering at a series of events to be held across England.

Organised by the Russell Commission as part of its consultation process, the events will enable those who work with volunteers to share their views and opinions on issues such as how to make volunteering more attractive to 16-25 year olds and how to make it more accessible for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. All contributions will help form a new national framework that will aim to encourage more young people to take part in civic service activities.

The events, which run from 10am until 3pm, are being held in the following locations:

• Tuesday 26 October - London - Upton Park, West Ham FC
• Wednesday 03 November - North West - Albert Halls, Bolton
• Thursday 04 November - North East - Thistle Hotel, Fry Street, Middlesbrough
• Tuesday 09 November - West Midlands - Britannia Hotel, Birmingham
• Tuesday 16 November - South East - Brighton Centre
• Thursday 18 November - East Midlands - Devonshire Place, Leicester
• Monday 22 November - South West - Thistle Hotel, Exeter
• Tuesday 23 November - Yorkshire and Humber - Galpharm Stadium Huddersfield FC
• Tuesday 30 November - Eastern - Norwich City FC

To find out more information, or to reserve a place, email kate.engles@volunteeringengland.org or telephone 020 7520 8901.