YouthVIP is offering the volunteer-involving community across Scotland the opportunity to access fully funded training, “Welcoming Young People as Volunteers”, thanks to support from Scottish Government.

The training session will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday 5 November 2025, 9:30am – 11am.

Within this session, participants will look at best practice around recruiting, retaining and developing young volunteers, as well as looking at the structural aspects (including safeguarding and compliance). There will also be time to consider the motivations and drive for young people in volunteering, so participants can translate this to their own environment to enhance the likelihood of young people volunteering (and staying!) to support their cause.

Access links and details for the training will be shared 48 hours before the session is due to begin.

To book your free training place, or for further information, please visit the Eventbrite page (linked for your convenience).

About YouthVIP

YouthVIP is a partnership programme delivered by 3 third sector organisations in Scotland: Volunteering Matters, Young Scot and YouthLink Scotland. The programme is shaped and informed by a volunteer panel of young people who help guide its priorities in creating more sustainable and inclusive volunteering opportunities for young people across Scotland.

For further information, please visit the YouthVIP website.