Police Scotland Youth Volunteer

The Police Scotland Youth Volunteers Programme gives young people an insight into policing in Scotland and inspires them to participate positively in their communities.

PSYV aim to:

• Promote a practical understanding of policing amongst all young people;

• Encourage the spirit of adventure and good citizenship;

• Support local policing priorities through volunteering;

• Give young people a chance to be heard; and

• Inspire young people to participate positively in their communities.

The Police Scotland Youth Volunteers were established in 2014 and have provided a new and exciting dynamic to the service.  There are 38 local groups, and each group can have up to 10 Adult Volunteers and 24 youth Volunteers aged across Scotland between 13–17-year-olds. The group is overseen by a Group Coordinator who is generally a local Police Officer, There are currently over 650 young people involved with PSYV.

The programme gives young people of all backgrounds a positive means of engagement with the police service. Through regular training and participation in community safety initiatives, youth volunteers are given opportunities to overcome barriers and discover their talents whilst making a positive contribution to their communities.

As a young volunteer, you will be expected to complete the PSYV Initial Training Programme which will prepare you for attending local and national volunteering events.

This training and subsequent local 'sessions' take place at a local venue on a weekly or fortnightly basis. During these sessions, young volunteers will take part in additional training, educational inputs from the police and partner agencies as well as preparing for upcoming volunteering opportunities.

Find out more and apply at: https://www.scotland.police.uk/about-us/what-we-do/police-scotland-youth-volunteers/ or see their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/PoliceScotlandVolunteers.