Youth work changes lives
YouthLink Scotland is the national agency for youth work, representing more than 100 youth work organisations across Scotland.
We champion the role and value of the youth work sector, challenging government at national and local levels to invest in your development.
Events
UNCRC Consultation Engagement Session with Young People and Youth Workers at Edinburgh Zoo
START: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:00
END: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:00
Calling youth workers and young people! We will be running an engagement event at Edinburgh Zoo this summer to help give young people (aged 12 to 18) and the youth work sector a voice.
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Talking Prejudice in Edinburgh and Glasgow - June 2019
PUBLISHED: Mon, 20 May 2019
Events for youth workers and other practitioners working in diverse communities to hear from other professionals about the tools and services available to address hate crime and prejudice.
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Applications are open for 2019 #IWill Ambassadors!
PUBLISHED: Wed, 24 Apr 2019
Do you know a young person aged between 10-20 years old who is making a difference in their community, society or environment?
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Invest in Youth Work
PUBLISHED: Thu, 16 May 2019
Find out more about the Invest in Youth Work campaign we are putting together to look into the impact of changes to youth work budgets.
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New 10 year report celebrates Scotland's prevention approach to knife crime
PUBLISHED: Wed, 19 Jun 2019
A report analysing 10 years of a national programme designed to deter young people in Scotland from using and carrying a knife has been launched.
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Local and Thematic Events Fund launched
PUBLISHED: Wed, 19 Jun 2019
Following on from Maree Todd MSPs announcement about the development of a new National Youth Work Strategy, take a look at our new fund to involve youth workers and young people in its co-production.
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Record high for young people in positive destinations
PUBLISHED: Tue, 18 Jun 2019
Official statistics show that 93.2% of school pupils had a positive destination nine months after leaving school.
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Adoption UK Scotland launches Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) support service
PUBLISHED: Tue, 18 Jun 2019
New service launched for parents and carers of children and young people who were - or are suspected of having been - exposed to alcohol during pregnancy, a condition known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum.
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Funding
Funding
The Weir Charitable Trust
The Trust aims to support small community groups of charities with an income of £100,000 or less per annum based in Scotland and providing services across Scotland. Deadline: 30 August 2019.
Funding
DM Thomas Foundation for Young People
Providing equipment, training and support to young people, with awards of up to £30,000 a year. Deadline: 23 July 2019.
Vacancies
The Boys' Brigade
Communications and Fundraising Officer
LOCATION: Larbert
POSTED: Fri, 14 Jun 2019
CLOSING: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 09:00
The Boys’ Brigade is an international Christian youth organisation, they're currently recruiting a Communications and Fundraising Officer. Find out more.
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Submit a vacancy
PUBLISHED: Mon, 06 Mar 2017
Interested in advertising a youth work job vacancy with us? Get in touch! All vacancies are included in our Youth Work Briefing, seen by thousands of youth workers every fortnight.
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