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https://youngscot.net/ 16-02-2009 14:46:08
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๐ The transition from school to uni can be tough - Grace from Young People's #SportPanel shares some tips on how to make the most out of the first few weeks! ๐ง Visit young.scot/ayefeel for more resources on looking after your mental health sportscotland
Need to update your hiking gear? โฐ๏ธ Young people can get 10% off clothing and outdoor equipment at outdoor4kids in #Lerwick, #ShetlandIslands! Find out more ๐ bit.ly/3MhA7JH ๐ There are many more discounts young people can discover at young.scot/discounts
๐คฉ Discounts don't stop! Have you or someone you know just finished school or uni and are already missing those sweet student discounts? Remember we're still here! You can use a Young Scot National Entitlement Card until you turn 26! Find out more ๐ young.scot/Discounts
๐ข Do you know young people looking for a volunteering opportunity? Scottish Commission on Social Security want to hear young people's thoughts, experiences and ideas of accessing Social Security Scotlandโs services & how they can be improved ๐ 14-18 years oldโฏ ๐ 4 September ๐ bit.ly/3X5XKd4
Young people tell us again & again how much difference #FreeBusTravel makes to their lives Under 22s can use a Young Scot National Entitlement card to save money on travel to school, work or for fun Watch Transport Scotland's video to hear more about it from our #YSHive volunteers๐
๐ Do you know any book lovers? National Library of Scotland is asking young people to share the books & publications that they love. Some of these will feature in their exhibition next summer, celebrating books and the value of libraries around the country. ๐ bit.ly/473WImA
Day 1 of the Young People's #SportPanel residential! ๐ Our panel reflected on their work so far and everything they've achieved ๐ Do you know any young people who are passionate about making a difference to sport in Scotland? โฌ๏ธ sportscotland.org.uk/sportpanel sportscotland
Day 2 of the Young Peopleโs #SportPanel residential! ๐ Young people took part in disability & inclusion training & spoke about their plans for the future ๐ก sportscotland
Our #YouthVIP volunteers met to kick off the next phase of the project!๐ Young people started to develop ideas for their campaign aimed at highlighting the impacts of volunteering & began to focus on the planning of national event and survey๐ Volunteering Matters Scotland ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
๐ Young people who are care & justice experienced can now get a special support package How to refer a young person ๐ CYCJ Scotland bit.ly/3yhajKn We worked with care experienced young people to put together a page of helpful resources ๐ young.scot/campaigns/suppโฆ
Fancy visiting one of the most picturesque of Grampianโs many castles...for only ยฃ1? We're looking at you University of Aberdeen students ๐ Young people can access #TolquhonCastle & other Historic Scotland sites for just ยฃ1 with their Young Scot NEC! โฌ๏ธ bit.ly/4dELXcY
๐ค Thinking about the future can be scary! If you know any young people who are feeling unsure about what their future looks like, encourage them to speak to a Skills Development Scotland Careers Adviser Visit My World of Work for more info ๐ myworldofwork.co.uk
Applications for the Young People's #SportPanel 2025/26 are now open! Do you know a young person who is passionate about sport & physical activity and wants to make a difference? Find out about this exciting opportunity from sportscotland Young Scot ๐ sportscotland.org.uk/sportpanel
๐โโ๏ธSeven-time Olympic medallist Duncan Scott has proudly endorsed the Find Your Team campaign, highlighting how important being part of a team has been in his journey from swimming for his local club right through to competing at the Olympics. Read more: sportfirst.sportscotland.org.uk/articles/its-tโฆ