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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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YIN Champions meet up in person at Scaladale Residential this summer!
Naomi Macdonald, Youth Scotland Senior Development Worker for the Young Islanders Network During the summer holidays, 9 Young Islander Champions met up for a residential break at the Scaladale Outdoor Center on the Isle of Harris for an epic 3 days full of free workshops and activities – this was a fab opportunity for YIN…
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HebCelt was back with style for 2022!
Naomi Macdonald, Youth Scotland Senior Development Worker for the Young Islanders Network After a 2-year hiatus from the full-scale event, all the HebCelt volunteers and organisers were finally able to meet in person, and it was magical to see all the island talent in one place of celebration again! We got started on the Tuesday…
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Youth Scotland’s Big Ideas Weekend!
Kaydence, 18, YIN champion from the Community Learning and Development Orkney group I am a Young Islander and on the 27th & 28th of August I got to attend the Youth Scotland Big Ideas Weekend as a member of the Young Islanders Network, it was amazing, and I would love to share my experience with…
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Young Islanders’ Challenge
In 2021 Young islanders took part in the pilot project: The Young Islanders Challenge. Working in partnership with the Scottish Government and the National Islands Plan, Youth Scotland’s Young Islanders Challenge was created to represent the views and opinions of young people living and growing up in Scotland’s island communities. This laid the foundations for…
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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