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With over 100 members from national youth work organisations to local authority providers and community-based groups, our membership represents the diversity and strength of the youth work sector. 

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The Outward Bound Trust
The Outward Bound Trust is an educational charity. Our wild adventures inspire young people to believe they can achieve more than they ever thought possible. We partner with schools, youth organisations, colleges and employers. We empower young people to realise their potential and thrive in their communities and society. Our funding helps break down barriers and unlock opportunities for those who need it most. .Over 80% of attendees receive funding to come on courses.
0141 413 0244 Website
Planning Aid Scotland (PAS)
We are a charity and social enterprise that helps people to navigate the planning system. We support a planning system that is inclusive, positive and innovative, where individuals and communities have the opportunity to shape the future of their place in an impartial, open and inclusive way. Through our facilitation-based approach, we help people participate in the planning system to help ensure that all voices are heard. For over 30 years now, volunteering has been at the heart of what we do and we continue to be a volunteer-led organisation.
0131 220 9730 Website
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers
Police Scotland was established in April 2013 and is responsible for policing services and supporting communities across Scotland. The service, led by Sir Chief Constable Iain Livingstone QPM, consists of 13 Local Policing Divisions and 4 National Divisions that provide specialist support across Scotland. The programme aims to strengthen relationships with young people, break down barriers, promote positive role models to make Scotland's communities safer.
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Project Trust
Aged 17-25? Project Trust has over 50 years’ experience of providing international volunteering opportunities for young people. Since 1967, over 8000 Project Trust Volunteers have explored their potential, learned from another culture and contributed to an international community. Our volunteering placements offer a unique opportunity to learn, contribute and explore. Youth development is central to what we do and you will develop your existing skills as well as learning new ones.
01879 230444 Website
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Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire Council Youth Services is part of the Community Learning and Development Team delivering a range of universal and targeted youth work in schools and communities. We aim to improve the outcomes for young people through youth voice, youth information, community empowerment and outdoor learning. We work with young people aged 10 to 25, supporting their personal and social development, through wider learning experiences, and supporting them to effect change in their lives and communities.
0141 478 1926 Website
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respectme
respectme, Scotland’s anti-bullying service is managed by SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) in partnership with LGBT Youth Scotland and funded by Scottish Government. Our vision is of a respecting, just, equal and inclusive Scotland in which all children and young people can live free from bullying and harassment and are encouraged to reach their full potential. Our work is driven by a focus on children’s rights. We are not a helpline and can't offer one-to-one family support. We provide practical advice and guidance on dealing with bullying behaviour.
0344 800 8600 Website
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RNIB Scotland
Haggeye is RNIB Scotland's award-winning youth forum that gives young people with sight loss a voice. Our members work together to help create a society where sight loss is not a barrier to living life to the full. Haggeye provides a friendly and supportive platform which allows young people to raise awareness of what it's like to be blind or partially sighted in Scotland today and what's important to them. The forum enables its members to: Campaign for change Influence the provision of services Meet new people and make new friends Discuss and share issues of concern with them.
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Rock Trust
Rock Trust is Scotland’s youth homelessness charity. Our aim is to end youth homelessness in Scotland by ensuring that every young person has access to expert youth specific services to assist them to avoid, survive and move on from homelessness. We advise, educate and support young people to enable them to build the personal skills and resources required to make a positive and healthy transition to adulthood. We also work to ensure that the public, policy makers, commissioners and practitioners understand the issues, make decisions and take action which will end youth homelessness.
0131 557 4059 Website
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RSNO
As the National Orchestra of Scotland, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) are committed to providing equitable music experiences for all of Scotland’s citizens. A key component in this commitment is in improving accessible working opportunities within the creative industries, making them a viable career path for the young people in Scotland. The RSNO is one of Europe's leading orchestras with a rich history stretching back over 125 years. It is one of Scotland's leading cultural institutions, and an orchestra with a variety of work that is almost unparalleled amongst its British peers.
0141 226 3868 Website
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The Salvation Army Scotland
The Salvation Army is an international Christian church and registered charity which has been transforming lives for more than 150 years. Working in 132 countries worldwide, The Salvation Army offers friendship, practical help and support for people at all levels of need. In the UK and Ireland Territory, this work includes more than 650 community churches and social centres. The Scotland Office represents The Salvation Army at a national level in Scotland, and collaborates with the three Scotland divisions: East Scotland, North Scotland and West Scotland.
020 7367 4500 Website
Scottish Association of Young Farmers' Clubs
SAYFC is a membership organisation for and run by young people. We are Scotland’s largest rural youth organisation with over 3,500 members and provide a social network full of opportunities to meet new people, share new experiences and grow your skills across the arts, rural and agri, personal development and sport. Divided into West, East and North regions, SAYFC’s strength is its local network which is made up of 72 of clubs. No matter where you live, there will be a club within easy travelling distance. We promise a warm welcome, a supportive network and limitless opportunities to develop new skills.
01313332445 Website
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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service believe in engaging with young people throughout their development. Young people are also our future adults, and you have an important role to play in helping us protect our communities from fire and other emergencies. Together we can all make Scotland safer.
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