Year of Young People 2018: how you can get involved

As well as Year of Young People events happening across the country, there’s loads of other ways 8 to 26 year olds can get involved in #YOYP2018

 

Here are some of the opportunities available right now:

• 100 Disrupters – If you are 26 or under and have a big idea that could change your community, then you should apply for this competition. The 100 winning applicants will be awarded £1000 to make their big idea reality. Your application must be entered by 30 April.
• Write Here, Write Now – If you enjoy creative writing, you can apply to take part in the Young Writer’s Festival , it will give you the chance to improve your writing from help with professional writers and artists.
• Existence: Life and Beyond The Edinburgh International science festival is hosting an interactive exhibition about the origins of life.
• Evolve Fest 2018 Arts, music, dance and film festival celebrating the year of young people 2018.

Events coming soon (ish!)

•  TEDxYouth Glasgow – You can be part of an inspirational day at SEC Armadillo on 31 May. The event will have young talented people from Scotland sharing their amazing ideas and you can attend to join in on the action.
• Science in The Park – The Helix, Falkirk on 19 May. You will be able to explore exciting areas of science, technology, engineering and maths.
•  Diverse CiTay Festival – on 23 June, all over Perth there will be performances to amaze, with plenty of chances to join in with music, drama, art and sport.
• YouthBeatz– Scotland’s largest FREE Youth Festival at Park Farm Showfield, Dumfries on Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July. Headline acts include Sigala, Jax Jones and Rudimental.
• Bacon and Stuff – Internal creative chat where we get some bacon rolls and talk about ‘stuff’ – mainly sharing the latest work or sharing knowledge around digital media, there will also be a guest speaker and a workshop.

You can also check out Young Scot, for other ways to get involved: 

• My365 – Follow the hashtag #MyStory365 on Twitter and Instagram, like and share stories, or get in touch and tell your story!
• Create 18 Events – You can get involved with events all over the country, from fashion shows to community Lego Build days, there’s something for everyone.
• Checkout your local area – you can find out what’s going on near you.

Ellyce, YoYP Student Communications Intern