Young Scot is looking for young people aged 11-25 to join our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Champions Panel. Project Information: 🎂 11 to 25-years-old (inclusive) 📅 From April 2024 to March 2025 👥 Meeting every 3 months (a mix of online and in-person sessions) 🗺️ Anywhere in Scotland 🎟 Travel costs covered About the DEI Champions Panel At Young Scot we’re working hard to make sure we achieve diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do – from our working culture to the opportunities we provide to young people. We’re also dedicated to being an explicitly anti-racist organisation. The DEI Champions Panel will lead, support and challenge us on this journey. This could include: - Creating social media content on topics important to you - Sharing your thoughts on new Young Scot work - Helping to develop a new DEI Strategy for Young Scot You don’t need any experience to apply, but it would be great if you had an interest in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and making sure the voices of all young people are heard. We would love to hear from anyone interested in getting involved, but are particularly keen to hear from young people that feel confident in representing any of the communities below, including, but not limited to: LGBTQI+ Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority Young Carer Gypsy/Traveller Care Experience Disability Refugee or Asylum Seeker Living in a Rural Area Volunteering with Young Scot Volunteering with us helps you: – Develop your skills – Take part in training and opportunities – Make new friends and meet new people – Explore new places, topics and experiences – Influence change on topics that are important to you Equal access to opportunities and inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do at Young Scot. We will always continue to work closely with you and make reasonable adjustments based on your needs to ensure you can participate. We do not accept any form of discrimination or prejudice to anyone on our volunteering projects based on your life experience, background, culture, or identity. This includes age, disability, gender identity, parenting and caring responsibilities, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Your Community Needs You! Help save lives in your community by volunteering to become a Community First Aider. Our Group gets asked to cover community events delivering first aid cover. We are also out and about delivering First Aid where required on Saturday nights in Ayr and Prestwick; covering first aid for all pubs and night clubs along side street pastors, Police Scotland and taxi marshals with CCTV cover and in radio contact with all. First aid training will be delivered by an outside trainer. This is a great volunteer experience; worthwhile and rewarding. https://www.scottishambulance.com/your-community/volunteering-with-us/

The opportunity is for vibrant people who enjoy all that entails working with young people of various backgrounds and for those who are looking for experience within this area. Volunteers will assist with the running of after school activities, helping with the set-up, and pack down, as well as running holiday activities. Volunteers should be flexible as all activities will take place during evenings and school holidays. If you’re interested in volunteering with us, get in touch to find out how you can get involved. Student Placements Looking to get experience in a youth work setting? We are open to working with students who are required to do a work placement as part of a Youth Work related degree. We have a partnership with UWS, speak to your programme leader or get in touch with us to find out more. Why should I volunteer with the Ayr Ark? Opportunity to gain volunteer awards Develop employability skills and work experience. Training opportunities Meet new people. Volunteer team building days and activities. We are looking for vibrant people who enjoy all that entails working with young people of various backgrounds. FRIDAY YOUTHWORK TEAM – VOLUNTEERING This opportunity is for vibrant people who enjoy all that is involved with working with young people of various backgrounds. The Ayr Ark is open to young people on Friday evenings from 6:30-9:00pm. Volunteers are required to help from 6:00pm-9:15pm, this will involve both set up and pack down. Some of the responsibilities include, handling money and use of our till, serving drinks and snacks at the bar, engaging with young people through conversation and/or games, and being a role model to our young people. Volunteer roles are rotated to different areas within the building throughout the night, to allow you to gain more skills and qualities. One of our volunteers, started coming to the Ayr Ark at the age of 13 and went on to become a part of our volunteer group. Erin recently left us to start UNI but when asked about her experience as a volunteer she said: “I’ve made friends for life here and gained skills and real life experience I never thought possible, and it helped me grow as a person” – Erin Cran, Volunteer.

The opportunity is for vibrant people who enjoy all that entails working with young people of various backgrounds and for those who are looking for experience within events. Volunteers will assist with the running of events and activities, helping with the set-up, social media and marketing of the events, as well as running activities all day. Volunteers should be flexible as events and activities will take place during weekends and evenings. If your interested in volunteering with us, get in touch to find out how you can get involved. Student Placements Looking to get experience in a youth work setting? We are open to working with students who require to do a work placement as part of a Youth Work related degree. We have a partnership with UWS, speak to your programme leader or get in touch with us to find out more. Why should I volunteer with the Ayr Ark? Opportunity to gain a youth qualification Develop employability skills and work experience. Training opportunities Meet new people Volunteer team building days and activities ​