Launch of New Resources Supporting Youth Work Volunteers 

Based on research and consultation with youth work organisations, youth workers and volunteers across Scotland, the following publications have been produced and are now available to order FREE from Youth Scotland.  

Growing Better Youth Work – A Guide to  Strengthening Your Volunteer Team

Based on the Volunteer Life Cycle this guide looks at the range of support and resources that are available for youth work volunteers, and identifies areas for development and opportunities for joint working.

No Limits – Volunteering as a Model for Youth Development

This guide highlights the value of volunteering as an approach to youth development, and provides some guiding principles on developing young people as volunteers.

And available from 21st July 2008:

Amazing Things – A Guide to the Awards in Scotland

This guide is a comprehensive list of organisations providing Awards for young people in Scotland.  

The resources are available to download here, to order hard copies contact Youth Scotland.