Recognising and Celebrating Youth Volunteers
Youth volunteers deserve recognition for their dedication, and their achievements should be celebrated. Numerous awards are available to young volunteers, offering them the opportunity to earn recognised qualifications that can enhance their CVs. These awards are highly regarded by employers as evidence of work experience and skill development. Get involved and be rewarded for your valuable contributions to the voluntary sector.
Below are some of the awards and qualifications currently available. These programmes recognise your volunteering contributions, skills, and personal development.
Awards and Qualifications Available for You:
Saltire Awards
If you’re aged 12-25 and volunteer, the Saltire Awards offer a fantastic way to celebrate, recognise, and reward your commitment, contributions, and achievements. There are four levels of awards:
- Challenge Award: For those just starting their volunteering journey.
- Approach Award: Awarded after completing 10 and 25 hours of volunteering.
- Ascent Award: Given when you’ve reached 50, 100, 200, or even 500 hours of volunteering.
- Summit Award: For those who have made an outstanding contribution to volunteering.
Organisations that have multiple young volunteers aged between 12 and 25, can create a Group Administration Account. This allows a group administrator to record and request certificates on behalf of their young volunteers. The certificates are in PDF format and can be printed as often as required. This is great for Volunteer Award Celebrations.
Volunteering Skills Award (SCQF 3-5)
The Award in Volunteering Skills at SCQF levels 3, 4, and 5 provides formal recognition of your volunteering activity. Available in schools and colleges, this award allows candidates to learn about the context of volunteering, plan their activities, and reflect on their skills and experiences.
Youth Scotland Awards
Youth Scotland offers three different awards that serve as a framework to record and recognise young people’s achievements. The Dynamic Youth Awards (DYA) and the Youth Achievement Awards (YAA) are available to those aged 10+ and 14+ respectively. These awards focus on activities that help young people assist, lead, and educate their peers.
Get Involved
Please contact the Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian to register your interest in volunteering. We will support you on your new adventure.
Contact us:
- Website: Contact Us
- Tel: 01506 650111
- Email: vsg@vsgwl.org
