Milestones
Here are some of the achievements so far:
• Over 3,500 volunteering hours were accumulated at the Commonwealth Games
Police Scotland seconded a Sergeant to act as the full-time Programme Manager.
• 5 Coordinators were appointed (one for each pilot group) to organise the day to day operations in local areas.
• 36 adult volunteerscompleted the two-day youth leadership training facilitated by YouthLink Scotland.
• 120 young people were recruited in total.
• 108 young people have completed the full 12 week training, marked by a ‘passing out’ ceremony at Tulliallan Scottish Police College.
• The Scottish Government has awarded PSYV £123,000 to roll out the programme to another 9 areas, covering all 14 police divisions Scotland wide.
AND FinALLY... Cont
The overall experience is encapsulated in this youth volunteer’s feedback:
“My character and personality have really improved since taking part and my confidence has largely improved, I have done so many things I would never have thought of doing and I think higher of myself than I have before. It was an amazing opportunity to improve my knowledge and understanding of the police and my community as well.”