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National recognition for city youth projects

Three Edinburgh projects are in the running for awards at this year’s National Youth Work Awards, organised by YouthLink Scotland.

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Year of Young People Youth Work Awards

The search is on! Scotland’s National Agency for Youth Work is looking for the very best work being done with young people across Scotland. Youth workers, young people and volunteers from across Edinburgh are being encouraged to nominate entries for the National Youth Work Awards 2018 organised by YouthLink Scotland. Continue reading Year of Young People Youth Work Awards

Youth projects launch My Travels postcard campaign

Young people from Deaf Action in Edinburgh and The Junction based in Leith gathered at the Scottish Parliament recently to launch the ‘My Travels’ postcard campaign, run by YouthLink Scotland.  Continue reading Youth projects launch My Travels postcard campaign

Search is on for youth work champions

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Scotland’s national agency for youth work, YouthLink Scotland, is looking for local youth workers and volunteers who make a real difference to the lives our young people to be recognised at a national level.

Youthlink is seeking nominations from organisations and young people throughout Scotland for the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2017.

The 10th National Youth Worker of the Year Awards will be a celebration of the crucial work that is being done by the nation’s 80,000 youth workers, paid and voluntary. Volunteers clock up a staggering 13 million volunteer hours each year.

YouthLink Scotland is searching for outstanding examples of talent, dedication and commitment from across the voluntary and local authority sectors, as well as in the many support agencies and community organisations where youth work takes place.

With nearly 400,000 young people benefiting from youth work each week, the awards will reflect youth work’s impact on young people’s increased life chances, personal development and well-being.

Jim Sweeney MBE, Chief Executive of YouthLink Scotland, said: “Scotland has one of the most vibrant youth work sectors in the world. In every area, every day, thousands of youth workers are helping our young people to follow their dreams, build their confidence and realise their potential. From local youth work and schools partnerships through to dedicated employability projects, we know there are hundreds of examples of youth workers making a positive, and long-lasting impact on the lives of our young people. We know that #youthworkchangeslives , so let’s nominate so we can celebrate some of these amazing people.”

The deadline for nominations is Monday 16 January 2017.  An Awards Dinner to announce and celebrate the achievements of the finalists will be held on Thursday 16 March 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow.

To find out more information about the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2017 and to download a nomination form, visit the YouthLink Scotland website at www.youthlinkscotland.org

 

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