Youth Advisory Panel

Posted 116 Months Ago

Join Police Scotland’s Youth Advisory Panel

Young Scot and Police Scotland are looking for new members to join the existing Police Scotland Youth Advisory Panel (PSYAP). Police Scotland want young people’s opinions and contributions to help them shape their policies.

This is an opportunity to have fun, improve your skills and make a valuable contribution whilst working collaboratively with other young people and professionals.

What will I get to do?

You will work directly with Young Scot and Police Scotland on a variety of activities, including:

• Taking part in residential trips away and workshops with the team
• Working with the team to promote young people’s involvement in activities which contribute to Police Scotland’s policies which affect young people.
• Update and provide challenges to Police Scotland and Scottish Government on progress to these goals

What will I get out of it?

• Make your CV stand out
• Opportunity to gain accreditation through the Participatory Democracy Certificate
• Develop transferable skills through training and hands-on experience that is tailored to your individual needs
• The chance to run workshops, focus groups or consultations with young people
• Develop your understanding and knowledge through creative research
• Opportunity to question, learn from and work with industry experts
• Opportunity to meet new people from across Scotland
• Travel & accommodation costs covered

What do I need?

No previous knowledge or experience is required, just an eagerness to learn and the following:

• Enthusiasm for shaping the work of Police Scotland
• Willing to work in a team and listen to other people’s views
• Flexibility and willingness to travel across Scotland (travel costs paid for)
• Commitment to the project for minimum 12 months. This will include 4-5 residential trips and your contribution to the project online (from home). If you are worried about the commitment please don’t let this stop you from applying - we are happy to discuss it with you and can be flexible!

So, how can I apply?

To apply, please fill out an application.

Need more info?

For more information on this post and the requirements, or if you're having trouble downloading the application form, please call Nicola Vallance-Ross on 0131 313 2488 or by email nicolav@young.scot