What We Do
YouthBorders is the network of voluntary and community-based organisations in the Scottish Borders, supporting and promoting high quality youth work across our 50 members.
YouthBorders facilitates networks, events, training and Youth Awards Administration for all of our members and represents the sector at a strategic level through it’s position on the Children and Young People’s Planning Partnership Board, Community, Learning and Development Strategic Board and other Local Authority groups.
YouthBorders also represents it’s members at a National Level as an area association of Youth Scotland.
Our Objectives
As a registered charity YouthBorders support the advancement of citizenship and community development by supporting voluntary and community-based youth organisations in the Scottish Borders. We also support the advancement of education of adults and young people.
Our Aim
Working in partnership with our members, YouthBorders aims to improve young people’s lives through their participation in quality voluntary and community-based youth work.
YouthBorders facilitates networking opportunities, events and provides information for voluntary and community based youth organisations, their volunteers, trustees, youth workers and other partners in the community
YouthBorders actively promotes setting up new groups in the community that will benefit young people
YouthBorders provides opportunities for young people to engage in learning opportunities to develop themselves as youth work practitioners or in other leadership roles
YouthBorders supports organisations through the provision of a comprehensive support package for voluntary and community based youth organisations which involves PVG support, insurance, general support and advice
YouthBorders provides support and training for adults who work with young people in voluntary and community based youth organisations and partner organisations in the Scottish Borders
Our Plan
YouthBorders work to further our Strategic Plan 2019-22. Our Plan has 3 ambitions:
- Collaboration and Partnerships: a youth work sector which collaborates
- Voice and Community: a membership which is connected, empowered and represented
- Workforce and Development: a membership which is support, confident and competent
Become a Member
Joining our network gives you instant access to peer support, networking events and opportunities, high quality training, and membership support services. We would love for you to join us!
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