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Children’s Rights in Youth Work – Level 2: Rights-Based Youth Work
Aimed at youth work practitioners who want an introductory overview to children’s rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Online, 9th May, 10am - 11.30am
National Youth Work Conference 2024 - Share your Practice!
The call for workshop proposals and Link magazine articles is now open. The deadline for submissions is Friday 24th May.
Position Statement on Plans to End Fee Waiver for Volunteers’ PVG
YouthLink Scotland believes that Disclosure Scotland’s proposed plan to remove the membership fee waiver for the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme will increase stress on already threadbare youth work services.
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Youth Work and Civic Engagement – International Policy Perspectives
This online Convention will bring together international perspectives to explore the enabling power of youth work in creating and sustaining young people’s civic engagement. Online, 28th August, 9.30am - 1.30pm

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STI safer sex campaign
19 July - 30 September 2023
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing, Prevention & Early Intervention
  • Date:  22 August, 2023

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British Red Cross Survey - Enhancing Volunteer Experiences for Young People
This survey has been created in collaboration with the British Red Cross – a humanitarian organisation providing aid and community support both in the UK and internationally.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  21 August, 2023

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Grants of up to £15k available through new CLD Device Fund
The Community Learning and Development Device Fund seeks to support learners through the purchase of digital devices, including laptops, tablets and cameras.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work, Education, Skills & Employability, Funding
  • Date:  21 August, 2023

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Right to Rest
A new youth-led campaign aiming to support young carers to take a break when they need to. 
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  15 August, 2023

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Skills and Knowledge Framework and Training Plan for UNCRC Implementation in Scotland
This project aims to empower the public sector workforce to confidently use a child rights approach when upholding their statutory duties. They have just published a website where you can learn more about the project, the team and updates!
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  15 August, 2023

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Youth Work and Me 2023
In July 2023, at SYP’s 79th National Sitting in Orkney, 86 members of SYP (MSYPs) - young people aged 14 to 25 - took part in a consultation workshop to discuss their experiences of youth work. This report outlines the findings from their discussions.
  • Topic:  Active Youth Work, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  14 August, 2023

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Introduction to Racial Literacy for Youth Workers
In partnership with Mahrukh Shaukat, Action on Prejudice is delivering a new training session. to help youth workers explore and understand the impact of dominant identities.
  • Topic:  Equality
  • Date:  10 August, 2023

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Children’s Rights in Youth Work – Level 2
Sign up for new 90-minute training developed in partnership by YouthLink Scotland and Education Scotland, this session is an exploration of rights-based practice. Two dates available - 14 September and 25 October 2023.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  10 August, 2023

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Implementation Evaluation of No One Left Behind & the Young Person's Guarantee
This evaluation explores how effectively No One Left Behind and the Young Person’s Guarantee had been implemented, the experiences of service providers and service users, and lessons from early delivery.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  10 August, 2023

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GMAC Film is looking for people who are interested in producing and making films but are yet to receive their first commission. Deadline: 1st September.
  • Topic:  Arts
  • Date:  9 August, 2023

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Youth VIP Training
Brush up on your ability to recruit, retain and develop young volunteers for your organisation. There are only 3 sessions this year so booking early is essential to secure your place!
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  9 August, 2023

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Young people in Scotland
What do you think about growing up in Scotland? Young Scot have teamed up with marketing agency The Union to create a survey to find out your opinions.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  8 August, 2023

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