Year of Young People Certification 2018

Posted on May 18, 2018

The First Minister will recognise young Scots with a special certificate to say thank you for their contribution to the Year of Young People 2018.

Young people, aged 8 – 26 years, who have volunteered or helped to deliver any of the events, projects and activities linked to Year of Young People 2018 will be able to apply for the one-off Young People 2018 Participation Certificate. All young people receiving a Youth Scotland Hi5 Award, Dynamic Youth Award or Youth Achievement Award in 2018 will receive a certificate.

For more information, including how to get your certificate, please visit the Young Scot website.

Signpost Recovery Children and Families (Time 4 Us) Vacancy

Signpost Recovery are currently recruiting for a Children and Families Worker (Time 4 Us). The position is 30 hours per week, with a salary of £23,066 (pro rata), based across the Forth Valley area. The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 24th June.

Social Innovation Competition 2018

The Social Innovation Competition 2018 is now open for applications. The competition is looking for enterprising ideas for addressing social issues or challenges affecting Scotland’s young people. Three winners will receive £5,000 alongside tailored business support from Firstport. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Monday 30th July.

Social Enterprise Scotland Annual Forum and AGM 2018

Social Enterprise Scotland have announced their Annual General Meeting will take place during their Annual Forum on Wednesday 20th June, 10:30am – 3pm at the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation, High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LZ.

Driver Volunteers

St Andrew’s Church of Scotland in Bo’ness is looking for driver volunteers. Volunteer duties involve driving their minibus as part of the children’s group.

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