Aims:
Scottish Borders Youth Voice is part of Scottish Borders Council and aims:
- To empower young people aged 12-25 years old living in the Scottish Borders in decision-making and their local community
- To recognise and realise Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) which states: “A child or young person has the right to be heard in all decision-making processes”
Services provided:
Young people involved in Scottish Borders Youth Voice are provided with learning and development opportunities through informal training in decision-making, group work, communication, planning and evaluation. Young people have the opportunity to work towards the achievement of:
All of the learning opportunities provided are delivered within a Youth Work approach and contribute to the Curriculum for Excellence.
Address
Ceri Hunter
Community Learning & Development
Scottish Borders Council HQ
Newtown
St.Boswells
Scottish Borders
TD6 0SA
Phone: 01835 824 000
Website: https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/info/20043/youth_participation/496/scottish_borders_youth_voice
