Taking the Lead is ideal for those working with young people and young volunteers. It offers stimulating ideas for planning, designing and running youth-led volunteering projects and shows how to recognise and accredit young volunteers through the Youth Achievement Awards. Starting with the basics, it gives ideas to kick-start volunteering while highlighting issues to consider when embarking on youth-led projects. It shows good practice through successful case studies, gives tips and ideas for getting started and involving young people in the decision making process.