We run a volunteer programme for people aged 14 and over. It helps you volunteer and gain learning accreditation. This progresses with age and can lead to a paid apprenticeship as a trainee youth worker.
What does the support look like?
Seeds of the Future: A Multi-Access Pathway to a Career in Youth Work
Seeds of the Future is a training and work placement programme for young people aged 14-26. It focuses on an internship in youth work. GY has developed a multi-access pathway for volunteers. You can complete learning using the Youth Scotland National Induction checklist for Youth Work. This includes accredited learning through Youth Achievement Awards and practical work experience
What will I get?
Support, work experience and qualification. Job opportunities are also possible.
When
Ongoing for volunteers
Apprenticeship for Trainee Youth Worker is for 1 year.
Where
Address above for volunteers and across 5 local youth centres for trainees
What can I do next?
Traineeship or further education/employment
Address
C/o RWCC 11 Pilton Drive North EH5 2NF
Phone number
N/A
Email
shelley@grantonyouth.com
Website
www.grantonyouth.com
What type of support?
Improving and developing skills / training
CV, job searching and interview support
In work support to keep current job or find new work
