Lead. Create. Shape Futures.
We are looking to bring together a Youth Advisory Group (YAG) to help and support the future direction of Countryside Learning Scotland.
Being part of YAG means you become a Countryside Learning Scotland Young Ambassador.
The key role will be for the YAG to lead and design a real youth project that makes real impact.
What you’ll gain
from being a part of the YAG
Access SRUC certified training
Real-world project experience
Rural and core skills training opportunities
Leadership and teamwork skills
Career mentoring
Industry connections and networking opportunities
Confidence in professional settings
A strong addition to your CV
A fun and inspirational experience that will support your career and personal development
Who we’re are looking for
⭐Young people aged 14 – 25 years old
⭐Interested in the outdoors, countryside and/ or rural Scotland
⭐Keen to gain new skills, experiences and meet new people
⭐Open to sharing ideas and getting involved
⭐ No previous rural experience is required – just enthusiasm and ideas!
So whats involved?
Becoming a Young Ambassador for Countryside Learning Scotland and a member of YAG can involve:
🌱 Leading exciting projects with your YAG peers to help grow Countryside Learning Scotland as an organisation
🌱 Making decisions
🌱 Designing ideas into real impactful projects with your YAG peers
🌱 Attending monthly meetings
🌱 Content creation
🌱Promoting rural opportunities
🌱 Taking part in residential experiences
🌱 Attending CLS events and helping us deliver
🌱 Giving a voice to rural issues
🌱 Writing publications
🌱 Filming
🌱 Organising events
🌱 Sharing your views and helping shape decisions
🌱 Networking with industry professionals and organisations.
🌱 Working alongside the CLS team and trustees.
🌱 Interviewing influencers and public figures
🌱 Speech making and presenting
🌱 Inspiring others
More details can be found in our YAG Information Pack below
Need more information?
Still got questions or need more information about the YAG and applying to be a Young Ambassador?
No problem. You can contact our Youth Led Coordinator, Alice, here.
More information on the Youth Led Project? Click here…
This project is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund YoungStart.
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) supports the Youth Advisory Group in partnership to facilitate access to certified training and awards.
