About Youth Scotland
Youth Scotland is the network of youth groups in Scotland. It is the largest non-uniformed youth organisation in Scotland and one of the key providers of information, training, advice and support to part time and voluntary youth workers.
Youth Scotland aims to enable young people throughout Scotland to maximise their full potential through the provision of quality educational and social opportunities.
With a membership of over nearly 600 youth groups and organisations, working with over 45,000 young people and supporting over 6,000 youth workers, it works in partnership with a network of Area Associations and regional staff to support youth workers to deliver safe and inspiring leisure opportunities to young people throughout Scotland.
For details of a contact in your area, visit the network pages of this website.
Resources and support
Youth Scotland has a wide range of resources that can provide the support and guidance that you need.
Core Resources:
Youth Scotland’s core resources are FREE to all affiliated groups. They are:
- This online resource, Getting Started providing you with information and guidance to get your youth group underway.
- Up and Running, a resource pack full of ideas and information on programming, policies and practice, youth leader roles and responsibilities, first aid, behaviour, marketing and much more.
- Safe and Sound – Building a safer youth work environment, a child protection resource pack that provides information on recruitment and selection of volunteers, provides sample forms and policies, and good practice guidelines for premises, people and activities.
Resources for ongoing activities:
Youth Scotland also offers a series of resources designed to support groups in their ongoing activities.
Training, events and projects:
Youth Scotland also supports youth groups and youth workers through training, conferences and projects.
Find out how Youth Scotland services can help your youth group and how to become an affiliated member.