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About us
What is the Young Islander’s Network? How did we get started? Where are we going?
Our projects
We run lots of projects and events for young islanders across the Scottish islands.
Latest news
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Orkney Inter-Island Fun Days
This summer, young leaders and the CLD team visited 3 islands across Orkney to host their summer fun activities.
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Young Islanders have their say on transport!
The YIN Transport Challenge Report is now available This report contains the findings of the Young Islanders Transport Challenge which between October 2022 and June 2023 was shared with young people ages 5-25 years old across all of the island local authorities in Scotland to capture their views, concerns and ambitions for transport in Scotland’s…
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Young Islanders, the Ferry Communities Board is looking for YOU to come aboard!
The Ferry Communities board is looking for young people from the islands with a strategic interest in the ferry services to apply to be on the board and to ensure young people’s voices re being heard in decisions. If you are over 16 years old, from the Scottish Islands and would like to be able…
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From North Uist all the way to Colorado
September marked a great achievement and once in a lifetime experience for one of our young islanders, Uibhisteach and keen Highland dancer Keira (20) from Lochmaddy was selected to be one of only 20 dancers to perform in the Estes Park International Tattoo 2023. One of 5 dancers from Scotland Keira made her way to…
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Young Islanders and Big Ideas
On Monday the 14th August, Young Islanders from the Isle of Lewis, Tiree and Orkney attended Youth Scotland’s 2023 Big Ideas. Big Ideas is a residential event (this year held in Stirling) and is all about engaging, inspiring and empowering young people and youth workers to take the lead in their local communities. This 2…
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Young Islanders Get Involved at HebCelt 2023
A year on from when we had the YIN T-shirt signed at the 2022 festival, young islanders had the opportunity to get in on the action behind the scenes at this year’s event. Content Creators Following on from last year’s festival, we were invited by festival organisers to offer some young islanders the opportunity to…
Fantastic youth work and engagement job opportunity in Orkney 📣Youth and Family Engagement Worker – ORK08257
Location: Kirkwall; Salary: £31,788.00 – £34,117.00 per year; Closing date: 02/06/2024
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🟧 Young Islanders Network – Housing Challenge
🟦Aged 12-25 years old and living/ from a Scottish Island?
📣 Please take a couple of minutes to help us understand what housing is like where you live by completing the questions in the link forms.office.com/e/FiQ4S1X3vc
Youth Scotland Scottish Islands Federation Scottish National Rural Network Scottish Rural Action Scottish Islands Team Western Isles Youth Services Orkney Youth-Cafe Orkney Youth Forum Shetland Youth Local Action Group – YLAG Shetland Youth Voice Bute Youth Action Group Islay Development Initiative Portree Youth Club Broadford Youth Club Mull and Iona Community Trust … See MoreSee Less
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Youth Scotland invite Primary 7 pupils to the Bridge Community Centre on Friday 17th May, 6-9pm. Young people will take part in Youth Scotlands iLead programme – a young leaders programme.
Through games and team building activities they will explore what everyday leadership is and how we use it in our day to day life. This is a FREE event open to Primary 7 pupils, with FREE snacks available. Consent forms must be completed by Wednesday 15th May forms.office.com/e/MzBTLNhD5n
If you would like to speak to a Youth Scotland worker before this session please email yin@youthscotland.org.uk Young Islanders Network … See MoreSee Less
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Youth Scotland invite Primary 7 pupils to the Bridge Community Centre on Friday 17th May, 6-9pm. Young people will take part in Youth Scotlands iLead programme – a young leaders programme.
Through games and team building activities they will explore what everyday leadership is and how we use it in our day to day life. This is a FREE event open to Primary 7 pupils, with FREE snacks available. Consent forms must be completed by Wednesday 15th May forms.office.com/e/MzBTLNhD5n
If you would like to speak to a Youth Scotland worker before this session please email yin@youthscotland.org.uk Young Islanders Network … See MoreSee Less
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FROM DYW Scotland:
Are you aged 16-25? Or do you work with young people?
We are conducting research to shape the future of the Construction Work Tasters programme.
Complete our survey or encourage young people you work with to do so.
Visit: ow.ly/B5nB50R1YBg
#worktasters #construction #DYWScot CITBAre you aged 16-25? Or do you work with young people?
We are conducting research to shape the future of the Construction Work Tasters programme.
Complete our survey or encourage young people you work with to do so.
Visit: ow.ly/B5nB50R1YBg
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