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Volunteer to Make A
Difference
Project
Scotland will give our young people more choices, more opportunities to
succeed.
 A
new scheme designed to encourage young people into volunteering has been
formally launched by First Minister, Jack McConnell. Project Scotland has
also received the backing of Allan Wilson MSP, who hopes that young people
from North Ayrshire will visit the new web-site
www.projectscotland.co.uk and sign up.
The scheme, which is inspired by the successful Americorps scheme from the
United States, is expected to bring thousands more 16 to 25 year olds into
volunteering activity, offering a certificated system which will help boost
their future employment prospects.
Welcoming the launch of the site Allan Wilson MSP said:
“Project Scotland offers young people in North Ayrshire a wonderful
opportunity and I hope that they will visit the new web-site
www.projectscotland.co.uk to see what is on offer.”
“I’m sure the scheme can be of benefit to both Cunninghame North and
Scotland as a whole. Over a quarter of Scots volunteer on a regular basis,
the highest rate in the UK, however while many youngsters wish to do
something for their community there is often no obvious path in which to do
so.”
“This initiative will change that and offer youngsters the chance to reach
their fullest potential. It will offer high quality placements as well as
improving future prospects for employment or study. The scheme will be open
to all youngsters aged 16 to 25 and I am certain that many young people from
here will be keen to benefit from it.”
First Minister, Jack McConnell, stated the initiative has ‘almost limitless’
potential.
He stated:
“Project Scotland will give our young people more choices, more
opportunities to succeed. It will mean that Scotland will lead the UK in
youth volunteering. It will mean that taking time out to help others can
become a choice for all our young people – not just those who can afford it.
Project Scotland is a special chance for our country to show what kind of
place Scotland wants to be. ”
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