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What is the Young Islander’s Network? How did we get started? Where are we going?
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We run lots of projects and events for young islanders across the Scottish islands.
Latest news
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Paul’s Island Hopping Easter
Young islander Paul from Lewis joined in to visit some youth clubs in Tiree, Cumbrae and Arran over the Easter holidays. Paul accompanied his mum, Naomi, the Senior Development Worker for the Young Islanders Network who was undertaking the tour as part of planned work to engage with Young Islanders across Scotland, and we thought…
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Young Islanders latest ministerial engagements
It has been a busy start to 2024 for the Young Islanders Network, with three separate opportunities for ministerial engagement to date. VISIT TO SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT AND THE PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE We kicked off the year with the Scottish Rural and Islands Youth Parliament (SRIYP) visit to Holyrood in January. Thanks to the amazing team at…
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Young Islanders Network Housing Challenge – Interim report 2024
This interim report contains the findings (to date) of the Young Islanders Network (YIN) Housing Challenge. While the challenge is still open to submissions from interested participants, this interim report highlights some of the invaluable views from young people between the ages of 12-25 years old across all the island local authorities in Scotland. The…
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Have your say and take part in the YIN Housing Challenge
Invitation for 12-25 year old islanders to take part in our Housing questionnaire If you are aged 12-25 years old and live in or are from one of the Scottish Islands, we invite you to take part in this short survey on Housing. Your input will help to shape ad inform our discussions with decision…
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Young Islander Matthew represents at the Scottish Rural and Islands Youth Parliament 2023
The event with over 300 delegates (75 of which were youth participants) was held in Fort William on the 1st of November 2023 After 2 years of discussion, meetings and the pre-event we represented at last November in Birnham, the first Scottish Rural and Islands Youth Parliament was finally here. Our Young Islanders Rural and…
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Free ferry travel is coming soon to young islanders under 22!
The Young Islanders Network was thrilled to see the latest news about the expansion of the National Ferry Travel Scheme, which will mean the extension of free ferry travel to all young people under 22 in the Western Isles, Inner Hebrides and Northern Isles. Many young islanders have shared that travel costs can be a…
🟠🔵🟢⚪️ Don't Forget …… We have an exciting opportunity for you to talk to some of the team from Transport Scotland about Under 22 Ferry Fares tomorrow (Thursday 25th July – 7pm)!🟠🔵🟢⚪️
‼️ Don't miss out!! If you need the link, let us know!💻🚢 Join the online meeting this Thursday (25th of July) at 7pm to meet with Transport Scotland to discuss Under 22 Ferry Fares.
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📢 Here’s a great opportunity for young people aged 18-30 to discover ways they can share their thoughts & ideas around the future of UK and EU collaboration.
Join the British Council’s Scottish virtual focus group on 24 July to find out more about taking part and other opportunities for young people from the UK and EU to connect with one another and implement change.
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Ellie lapping Barra by bike for charity
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⭐️NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY ⭐️
We are looking for an experienced worker who has direct experience of life in Scotland’s rural communities and great skills in supporting youth engagement and participation.
Scotland already has a rich landscape of organisations which support young people to mobilise and have their voices heard. The Rural Youth Action Network Project will not duplicate or dilute this work but will build upon this work to provide opportunities for young people from Scotland’s rural communities to come together and share their experiences, have their voices heard, shape decision-making about issues that impact their lives and ensure that Government plans consider their interests and priorities.
This project is a partnership between Youth Scotland and Scottish Rural Action, funded by Scottish Government. This project has been designed to work separately but in parallel to the existing Young Islanders Network (YIN) which is also delivered by Youth Scotland, and will distinctly support rural young people and not duplicate existing engagement with YIN stakeholders where practicable.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 20th August 2024 at 12 noon.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 27th August in Edinburgh.
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Development Worker (Rural Youth Action Network Project) YS/DWSRYANP24
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🚢 Join the online meeting this Thursday (25th of July) at 7pm to meet with Transport Scotland to discuss Under 22 Ferry Fares.
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