#IWill Blogs

In need of some inspiration?

We have a variety of blogs from #IWill partners, #IWill Ambassadors and #IWill staff sharing their experiences and learning on a range of topics. Check them out for some ideas, top tips and motivation to start your #IWill journey today!

#IWill continues to speak passionately about the work of young people in tackling the UN Sustainable Development Goals

CMS Scotland, Legal associate Laura Rankin blogs about the importance of Project Scotland's 'Youth Voice in a Sustainable Democracy' initiative.

Meet NHS Lothian's Young Volunteer Heroes

From cleaning wards to battling social isolation, meet some incredible young people who are putting in hundreds of hours of volunteer hours in the face of a global pandemic.

Youth engagement on a global and national scale – where do you start?

#IWill ambassador Katrina Lambert blogs for us on International #YouthDay, telling decision-makers worldwide that it's time to make way for young people.

2020 Anything But a Normal Year

Scottish #IWill ambassador Joel Meekison blogs for us about the weight of expectation on young people ahead of SQA results day.

Ambassadors COVID-19 response

Throughout the COVID19 pandemic young people have been taking action and making a difference within their communities, wider society and the environment.

Lockdown Lowdown

#IWill Scottish ambassador Rachael Hatfield blogs about the results of the #LockdownLowdown survey, calling for the voices of young people to be heard as Scotland prepares for a new normal.

Unsung Heroes of the NHS

Kirsten Law, Youth Volunteer Manager at NHS Lothian has blogged for us in the lead up to #IWill Week on young volunteers in a health care setting.

What #IWill means to me

James Jopling, Interim Director at ProjectScotland, calls on voluntary organisations to play a role in #IWillWeek 2019 and shares what the week means to him.

NE Youth Reporter's Digital Social Action

Eve Tunstall from Citadel Youth Centre has blogged for us in the lead up to #IWill week on how the North East Youth Reporters are taking action in their communities through digital youth work!

Creating Culture of Empowerment through Volunteering & Social Action

Read Sciennes Primary School's blog on their #IWill Journey so far!

Increasing volunteering in Scotland. How will you get involved?

Jenni Snell, #IWill National Development Officer, blogs about attending the Youth VIP event on the future of volunteering in Scotland.

Joel Meekison on learning from the Year of Young People

Joel Meekison, #IWill Ambassador, has blogged for us about his involvement in the Year of Young People fringe event at the Liberal Democrat party conference in Hamilton.

Celebrating the impact and opportunities of volunteering and #IWill

Jenni takes a look at new research published by NCVO on volunteering across Britain and considers young people’s involvement in volunteering and social action.

#iWillWeek: the impact of volunteering

Pauline Wilson, Volunteer Support Officer at Young Movers or YoMo, shares how the organisation empowers young people through volunteering.

Generation Volunteer

Zara from ProjectScotland blogs about Generation volunteer and Youth VIP who are creating a future that they hope will see more people across Scotland donating their time.

how young people inspire Philip from Police Scotland Youth volunteers

Philip, an adult volunteer for Police Scotland Youth Volunteers, shares his experiences of working with young volunteers and the difference they make in the local community.

Volunteering has always been and will be a huge part of my life

Aqeel is a MSYP for Glasgow Pollok, and is sharing his thoughts on the value of volunteering and what he does.

What do Instagram filters have to do with volunteering?

Mr Duncan, Social Subjects teacher, at Waid Academy and Neve Peacock, a student, share why social action is so important at their school and the impact it has on students and the wider community.

Aaron wants to encourage more people to volunteer

Aaron, a Year of Young People Ambassador, shares his volunteer story in the hope of inspiring more young people across Scotland to volunteer.

Joel challenges Scottish leaders

During #iwill week 2018 nine new Scottish #iwill ambassadors posed questions to Scotland's leaders. Joel Meekison asked 'Do you think young people can change the world?'.

Creating a more inclusive future for youth volunteering

Matthew Linning, head of research at Volunteer Scotland, shares his thoughts from the recent conference on how to make youth volunteering in Scotland more inclusive.

Do you have a take on #IWill, Volunteering or Youth Social Action?
Would you like to contribute a blog to the website?

Get in touch with Jenni Snell at iwill@youthlinkscotland.org or on 0131 313 2488 to find out how or take a look at our blog guidance to get started!