East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action

To encourage young people aged 16 - 26 to engage in volunteering with a view to improving self-esteem, isolation, skillset.

The project works in partnership with schools and others to engage young people who leave school with no positive destination. The project aims to achieve an understanding of the needs of each young person and explore volunteering placements that will engage them and provide them with a new focus.

It explores and develops coping skills and build resilience which will not only improve their quality of life but also establish a positive mindset that will enhance their confidence and future opportunity to achieve their potential.