ProjectScotland
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ProjectScotland is a volunteering organisation allowing 16 to 30-year-olds to volunteer with a variety of non-profit organisations. All placements are for 20 - 30 hours per week and last for 3 months.
To date, ProjectScotland has placed 5000 young people, who have in turn completed 3 million hours worth of volunteering throughout Scotland.
ProjectScotland was inspired by the AmeriCorps organisation. It was set up in May 2005 by Julia Ogilvy, Graeme Alexander, Colette Douglas-Home and others.
Volunteers
ProjectScotland provides 16 to 30 year-olds, living in Scotland, an opportunity to volunteer with a charity.
In return for their time, volunteers get experience of work, skills and an opportunity to contribute to their community.
Volunteers can still claim Jobseeker's Allowance, and receive a travel allowance. They also receive invitations to employability workshops and are offered the additional support of a mentor.
Mentors
Each ProjectScotland volunteer is offered a mentor.
Mentors are individuals over the age of 18 who have an interest in young people and making a difference to a young person's life.
ProjectScotland mentors receive training before being matched with a volunteer. Once in contact, a mentor will commit at least one hour a week to supporting their volunteer.
Partners
ProjectScotland has partnered with 540 charities in Scotland, at a national and local level. These include National Trust for Scotland, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Scottish Wildlife Trust, People's Dispensary for Sick Animals and National Museums Scotland.
The Board
Honorary President - Julia Ogilvy
Chair of the Board - Ian McAteer
Board Member - John Mulgrew OBE
Board Member - Laura Greatrex
Board Member - John Glen
Board Member - Matthew Benson
Board Member - Jim Fraser
Board Member - Julie-Anne Jamieson
Advertising
Advertising campaigns used by ProjectScotland are created by The Union - a UK advertising agency.
External links
- ProjectScotland Website
- ProjectScotland Working Group Report Scottish Government Report
- Volunteer Slot Can Help Spark Career The Glasgow Evening Times
- 18 to 30 Year Olds Volunteer Caledonian Mercury
- A Lost Generation The Herald
- Stalled Generation Report National Centre for Social Research
- Changing Lives Through Volunteering Scottish Government News Release