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Volunteering details
Share your thoughts on the draft Children’s Rights Scheme, aimed at proactively protecting children’s rights across Scotland.
- For ages 11 to 18 years old
- From anywhere in Scotland
- In-person at Young Scot’s office in central Edinburgh
- Saturday 8th March 10.30am – 3.30pm
- Travel costs are included
- Receive 200 Young Scot Reward Points for taking part. Don’t have free membership with Young Scot yet? Sign up access exclusive rewards and discounts!
- Record your participation as volunteer hours with Saltire Awards
About the UNCRC and the UNCRC Act 2024
You might have already heard that there is a new law which protects the rights of Children in Scotland, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024.
The UNCRC Act makes the children’s rights from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (the UNCRC) part of the law in Scotland. The UNCRC sets out a list of children’s rights which are the things that all under 18s need in order to live a safe, healthy and happy life. You can read a simplified list of these rights here.
About this Opportunity
The Scottish Government have been developing a Children’s Right’s Scheme now that the UNCRC Act has been passed. This scheme will include all the actions Scottish Government Ministers will need to take, to make sure children and young people’s rights are respected in Scotland.
The Scottish Government would like to hear your views on their current draft of the Children’s Right’s scheme. In particular, they’re keen to know whether the scheme meets your expectations and if not, what you think needs to be included to make sure children’s rights are protected.
Join us at this in-person workshop to have your say!
We’re happy to accept this form in other ways, like a word document or verbally. If you would like to apply in a different way, please just get in touch at yshive@young.scot.
Sign-ups close on Monday 3rd March
Next Steps
Once you complete the form, we will be in touch with you via email with more information about the session.
Questions or concerns?
No problem, we’re happy to help with those! Just get in touch with us at yshive@young.scot and we’ll support you as best we can.
Experience required
No experience necessary - just keen to make sure children and young people’s rights are respected in Scotland!
Travel details
All travel needs are paid for by Young Scot
Date
8 March 2025
Restrictions
Minimum age: 11
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Volunteers (aged 11-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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