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The Police Scotland Youth Volunteers Programme (PSYV) promotes a practical way for young people to understand policing by supporting the Police in their local area through volunteering. As part of this, young people are given a chance for their voice to be heard and are encouraged to promote good citizenship.
The PSYV give young people an insight into policing in Scotland and inspires them to participate positively in their communities. PSYV in Scotland aim to:
Promote an understanding of policing amongst young people;
Encourage the spirit of adventure and good citizenship;
Give young people a chance to be heard; and
Give young people opportunities to participate positively in their communities.
What do we do? Weekly meeting promoting teamwork, learning and wellbeing; volunteering opportunities in their communities to gain their Saltire Awards and counts towards the volunteering element of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Previous activities and events have included:
charity events; police open days; leaflet drops; crime reduction initiatives; large-scale events such as the Tall Ships Races and the Edinburgh Tattoo; local authority run events and lots more!
Dates
12 January - 13 July 2026
Support
Training details
Initial induction training, variety of training initiatives throughout the year including developing leadership skills, teamwork, resilience and communication skills
Restrictions
Minimum age: 13
Availability
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Volunteers (aged 13-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Youth Volunteer with Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (North Aberdeenshire)
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Sarah Grant, Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (North Aberdeenshire)
Sarah Grant, Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (North Aberdeenshire)
Email address: sarah.grant@scotland.police.uk
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Aberdeenshire:
Contact name: Volunteer Team Aberdeenshire
Email address: volunteering@avashire.org.uk
Phone: 03718 110008
Thank you for registering your interest in Youth Volunteer with Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (North Aberdeenshire).
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (North Aberdeenshire) and Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (North Aberdeenshire)have both been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO104791.