Who We Are
Who We Are
We are the collective voice of the youth work sector in Scotland. Find out more about our team, networks, members and board.
About Us
We believe in the power of youth work to transform the lives of young people - find out more about our vision and values.
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Our Team
Find out more about our passionate and friendly staff team. Without them, what we do wouldn't be possible.
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Our Members
We have over 120 members changing young people's lives across Scotland. Find out more and become a member today.
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Our Networks
Our networks bring the youth work sector together. Find the network that's right for you and start making valuable connections.
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Our Board
Our board members bring together a range of knowledge and expertise to ensure we provide the best support possible for the sector.
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What We Do
What We Do
We drive funding to the sector. We influence policy. We upskill the sector. We demonstrate youth work's impact. You're here for young people; we're here for you.
Policy, Research & Influence
Our policy, research & influencing work is driven by our mission to ensure all young people can access high-quality youth work.
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National Grant Programmes
We administer a number of Scottish Government funds to respond to the needs of the youth work sector in Scotland.
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Training & Development
We are dedicated to providing you with the support and information you need to pursue a successful career in youth work.
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Education and Skills
Youth work is education. We champion youth work's role at the heart of a holistic, person-centred education system.
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Equalities and Participation
Equality is at the heart of good youth work, supporting young people to overcome barriers caused by inequality.
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Public Health and Prevention
We promote youth work's role in Scotland's public health approach to tackling violence and health inequalities.
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Youth Work Hub
Youth Work Hub
The youth work sector supports hundreds of thousands of young people across Scotland. Find out what makes it tick and how to get involved by using our one-stop shop for all things youth work in Scotland.
What is Youth Work?
Youth work impacts the lives of over 450,000 young people across Scotland each year, but what exactly is it?
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Youth Work Outcomes & Skills
Explore, develop and track young people's skills using our interactive framework developed by the sector.
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National Youth Work Strategy
Our renewed vision for children and young people through an updated Scottish Government strategy for the next five years, to be published in Spring 2023.
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Professional Frameworks
The building blocks of high quality youth work practice.
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Volunteering
From careers advice to creating valuable volunteering opportunities, find out how youth work is building the young workforce.
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Children’s Rights
Children’s rights underpin all youth work practice. Read more about our rights-based approach.
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What does the sector look like
What does the sector look like
