Volunteering

Are you looking to learn new skills, meet new people and do something to help towards your future plans? Why not volunteer? There are local agencies that can help with opportunities specifically for young people.

Definition of Volunteering

‘Volunteering is an activity that involves spending time, unpaid, doing something that aims to benefit the environment or individuals or groups other than (or additional to) close relatives.’

Why Do It? 

• Volunteering gives young people the opportunity to better understand their community and take an active part in shaping what’s happening locally
• It enhances skills and career prospects
• It adds to Personal Statements and CVs, helping with experience  for further education or work
• Volunteering is fun…it helps to develop new friendships
• It helps personal development, increases self-confidence and self-esteem
• Volunteering enables young people to feel part of their community

There are lots of options and you can have your hours recorded for Saltire Awards and Young Scot points

See the websites below for more information around your local volunteer service:

Angus

Dundee

Perth & Kinross

Argyll & Bute

Western Isles