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
Members Network: December 2018
START: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 09:30
END: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 13:30
Join us in Edinburgh for our Members Network exploring Reflections and Celebrations of Youth Work in the Year of Young People.
YouthLink
Comms Network
START: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 16:30
END: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 18:30
This network is for communications, marketing and digital professionals from member and partner organisations and meets quarterly for training, campaign planning and to share best practice.
YouthLinkYouthLink Scotland News
News
YouthLink Scotland welcomes new Chief Executive
PUBLISHED: Thu, 04 Oct 2018
YouthLink Scotland is delighted to announce that the current depute Chief Executive, Tim Frew, has been appointed as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer.
YouthLink
Information
National Youth Work Awards
PUBLISHED: Wed, 10 Oct 2018
Who will you nominate for an award in this year's National Youth Work Awards? There are 15 categories to choose from and you have until 26th November to get your nomination in.
Latest news
News
Research launched at National Youth Work Conference
PUBLISHED: Tue, 20 Nov 2018
The Impact of Community-based Universal Youth Work in Scotland research was launched at today's National Youth Work Conference. Find out more about the research.
YouthLink
Blog
Introducing "The Impact of Community-based Universal Youth Work in Scotland"
PUBLISHED: Mon, 19 Nov 2018
The Scottish Youth Work Research Steering Group have undertaken a research study on the impact of community-based universal youth work. Dona Milne, chair of the group, blogs for us on the research.
News
Young people want to know more about debt
PUBLISHED: Mon, 19 Nov 2018
Young people across Scotland believe that schools, the banking sector, and their friends/family, need to talk to them about credit and debt, according to new research from Carnegie UK and Young Scot.
News
Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People's Statement on UN Extreme Poverty and Human Rights Expert's visit to Scotland
PUBLISHED: Mon, 19 Nov 2018
The UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights has completed his two-week fact-finding mission to the United Kingdom to investigate government efforts to eradicate poverty.
Stay up-to-date with all the latest news with our Youth Work Briefing, delivered straight to your inbox every two weeks.
Sign up
YouthLink Scotland
@YouthLinkScot
Great thread by @GPappasKL from @BIGScotland about his thoughts and reflections on #YLSConf18 👇twitter.com/GPappasKL/stat…H
YouthLink Scotland
@YouthLinkScot
If you didn't get a chance to see the awesome work of @listenthinkdraw, here's a quick summary 👇#YLSConf188 https://t.co/7JLji1pAs0
YouthLink Scotland
@YouthLinkScot
A huge thank you to everyone that attended #YLSConf18 today, we had a ball and we hope you did too! A special thank… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Join the conversation on Facebook or Twitter
Funding
Funding
CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund 2019-2020
This programme is administered by YouthLink Scotland to support the Scottish Government’s aim of tackling inequalities by focusing more on young people from deprived areas. Deadline: 7 December 2018.
Funding
BBC Children in Need Small Grants
BBC Children in Need's focus is firmly on those children and young people who are experiencing disadvantage. Next deadline for small grants is 2 December 2018.
Vacancies
YouthLink Scotland
#iWill National Development Officer
LOCATION: Edinburgh
POSTED: Wed, 07 Nov 2018
CLOSING: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 17:00
We are looking to appoint a National Development Officer to drive forward the #iwill campaign in Scotland to help create quality youth volunteering and social action opportunities.
Girlguiding Scotland
Senior PR and Policy Officer
LOCATION: Edinburgh
POSTED: Thu, 15 Nov 2018
CLOSING: Sun, 25 Nov 2018 00:00
The senior PR and policy officer will work to broaden Girlguiding's appeal so they can grow and enable even more girls to benefit from the fantastic opportunities Girlguiding offers.
Our commitment to accessibility
We are committed to making this website as accessible as possible to all visitors. You can adapt this website to meet your needs by changing the settings on our accessibility page.
Go to the accessibility page