Join Youth Scotland

Youth Scotland has a membership of over 500 youth groups and projects throughout Scotland.

"The services Youth Scotland provide are an important factor in the success of our youth project. If on the many occasions i had not been able to pick up the phone and chat to a member of staff … I would not have been able to provide this level of quality youth work in my youth group." 

Volunteer Youth Worker

 

Affiliated members can access:

  • Free training on a range of practical and issue based topics
  • Free or discounted resources including a free copy of the Safe and Sound, Up and Running and Getting Started resources on registration
  • The Youth Achievement and Dynamic Youth Award programmes
  • Practical information and advice for running a youth group including support with child protection policies. 
  • Youth Scotland will process disclosure checks on behalf of affiliated groups
  • Subsidised places at Youth Scotland conferences
  • The member newsletter MagNet and regular youth work sector mailings
  • The Youth Scotland annual report and an invitation to the AGM
  • The member only section of the website (coming soon!)
  • A specialist insurance package and advice on insurance for youth work activities

How to Join Youth Scotland

Youth groups can affiliate to Youth Scotland either through their local Youth Work Association or directly with Youth Scotland. 

Click here to find your local Youth Work Association, if there is no Association in your area please contact Youth Scotland.