Ages 11-25!
Find out what is going on in the community, how you can help out and why you should sign up for The Saltire Awards.
What are The Saltire Awards?
The Challenge
For those getting started in volunteering through team challenges.
The Ascent
For when you ’ ve reached 50, 100, 200 or even 500 hours volunteering
The Approach
For when you ’ ve reached 10 and 25 hours volunteering
The Summit
For those that have made an outstanding contribution to volunteering.
Young people ages 11-25 in Scotland can register for The Saltire Awards - a national initiative endorsed by the Scottish Government which recognises young volunteers.
By registering your volunteering hours, you can easily track your contribution to volunteering online and receive certificates signed by Scottish Government Ministers, celebrating your hard work!
Reception Catering
“Active Schools create opportunities for children and young people to participate in sport and physical activity before and after school, during lunch time and at weekends.”
For more information, contact: active.schools@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Key Responsibilities: To support, coach and deliver sports sessions to young people.
16+
I’m a volunteer because... “I want to make a difference for people in sport and I like helping to support young people get involved in sport and enjoy physical activity.”
About D: She is 20 years old She started volunteering in 2021 for Active Schools.
“Lochlan’s Legacy is a charity which raises awareness and understanding of type 1 diabetes, reducing stigma, breaking down barriers, promoting youth voice and building a strong community. Lochlan’s Legacy is led by the founder, Lochlan Murdoch BCyA, who is sixteen years old.”
Contact: info@lochlanslegacy.co.uk
I’m a volunteer because...
“I want to make a difference for others like me!”
About L:
He is 16 years old
When he was 11, he created Lochlan’s Legacy to raise awareness and reduce stigma for Type 1 diabetes.
“I don’t ever want another young person with Type 1 Diabetes to feel scared, embarrassed or alone.”
