NAMES IN THE NEWS : Prince Charles Seeks Volunteers
Prince Charles, saying he’s worried that something is missing from the lives of young Britons, is launching a volunteers program to channel their energy into community projects.
“We need to recognize the youthful urge for adventure and aggression and find better ways to channel it; otherwise too much talent goes to waste,” he said.
The prince said 1,000 people ages 18 to 24 will start work in the fall on community projects around the country. By the end of the decade as many as 100,000 youths could be involved.
Charles did not say what kind of work the youths will be doing.
Singer Phil Collins donated $810,000 from his concert tour to the Prince’s Trust for the program.
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