Getting Young People in Scotland Volunteering
Youth VIP aims to encourage and facilitate inclusive volunteering among young people in Scotland. Youth VIP is a multi-organisation initiative to promote inclusive and participatory youth volunteering across Scotland. The Youth VIP website provides useful resources and guidance both for young people, and organisations. This includes the YouthVIP: Youth Volunteering Schools [...]
Wanted: young people to help create thriving National Park of the future!
Are you, or someone you know aged 14-26 and willing to be the voice for your generation in the National Park? @lomondtrossachs are looking for young people to help create a thriving National Park of the future. Find out more and apply here by 11th February. Otherwise, access the application [...]
Species on the Edge Youth Panel – still recruiting!
Young people aged 16-25 from selected areas within the Species on the Edge project are still invited to join the Species on the Edge Youth Panel. Applications are still open to those from the Solway Coast, North Coast, Shetland, and Outer Hebrides project areas. Follow the link to check out [...]
Urban blue and greenspaces improve young people’s emotional and behaviour problems
Greenspace Scotland have shared this study of 172,940 children and adolescents in Guangzhou, China. This study examines the association between combined Green Blue Space (GBS) exposure and Emotional Behaviour Problems in youths. It found that living near greenspace and water areas, and having more exposure to GBS coverage, resulted in [...]
Youthlink Scotland contributes to outdoor thinking
Youthlink Scotland have shared their Annual Report 2022/23. This includes reference to their links with outdoor contexts including: Contributing to Outdoor Learning Network Recognition of youth work's adaptability through digital, outdoor, and other programs during the Covid-19 period. Participation in the National Outdoor Education Advisory Group Contributing to creating outdoor [...]
Applications open for Species on the Edge Youth Panel
Are you aged between 16 and 25 years? A new conservation programme, Species on the Edge, is inviting young people from Scotland’s coasts and islands to apply for its Youth Panel. Read more here. This is a great chance to meet new people and learn from experts within the conservation sector; [...]
Scotland’s Youth Climate Summit 21 October 2023 – Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
The summit will inspire action through stories and knowledge sharing, galvanise young people through capacity building, and build a community for young people to come together, connect and network. The Youth Climate Summit is aimed at young people aged 18-35, but absolutely anyone who is interested is welcome to attend! [...]
Are you aged 18 – 30 years? Join the EUROPARC Youth Council – Application deadline 31st October!
This new Youth Council will represent young people within the EUROPARC network, in Junior Ranger and Youth+ programmes, or volunteers, interns and young professionals. Members will connect with young people across Europe and organise youth dialogues to support the EUROPARC youth representative and strengthen the youth voice within the various [...]
