It was piloted in 2011 and by 2013 there were 30,000 young people taking part .
The National Citizen Service is a voluntary personal and social development programme for 16 - and 17 - year - olds in England .
National Citizen Service was piloted in 2011 and by 2013 there were 30,000 young people taking part .
The National Citizen Service is a voluntary personal and social development programme for 16 - and 17 - year - olds in England .