The Board of Trustees of the Scottish Youth Parliament for 2024-25. MSYPs are the democratically elected voice of Scotland’s young people. board@sypmail.org.uk
To kick off our board training residential we had some s’mores in the meadows! 🔥
🚨Final call for MSYPs to submit their ideas for the new board logo (information on teams)
ALT the SYP board sitting on a blanket in the meadows toasting marshmallows
🗨️ @EllieMSYP: “This new Youth Work Manifesto echoes our calls for all young people across Scotland to have a right to youth work and for the services which continue to provide for the young people that need them most to have their budgets protected and properly invested in.”
🆕 As we prepare for #GE2024, we are calling for new legislation to protect and strengthen vital youth work services for our young people.
🔎 Read our #YouthWorkManifesto now to find out more about our three key asks for a reinvigorated youth work sector: bit.ly/4blwE6I
Congratulations to the new SYP board!
We’re so proud of everyone who stood in the AGM and wish the best of luck to the new board.
2023-2024 @OfficialSYP board over and out!
-Emma and Mollie 🤠
🗨️ We consulted with over 4000 young people across Scotland who told us their priorities - our new national campaigns are:
1⃣ Increase mental health training and education
2⃣ Invest in and protect youth work services
3⃣ End gender-based violence
🔗 bit.ly/SYPNewCampaigns
🏅 Today, SYP was named 2024 @DundeeUni Voluntary Organisation of the Year by @UoDCareers and @DVVAscot!
👏 @SYPBoard Chair @MollieMSYP was also recognised with a Dundee Plus Award at the ceremony
🔎 The awards showcase and promote the value of volunteering roles to students
ALT From left to right, Fatima Ishaq, Dundee Volunteer & Voluntary Action, Youth Volunteering Development Worker, Mollie McGoran MSYP, SYP Board Chair and Marcus Flucker MSYP, SYP Board Member. Mollie is holding a glass award and Marcus is holding a paper award in a frame.
The @OfficialSYP Board is on the hunt for up to 4 External Advisors to shape its strategic vision & governance.
Want to help champion Scotland's youth?
They're seeking expertise in areas like accountancy, HR, fundraising & govt engagement!
syp.org.uk/vacancy/external-…
🎂 @YouthLinkScot turns 21 today!
🗣️ You can see current and former @SYPBoard Chairs below speaking at tonight’s event showcasing the impact of youth work - @MollieMSYP, @SophieReid24 and @JohnLoughton
❤️ Thank you for all you do for youth work and Scotland’s young people!
Together, we champion high-quality youth work, ensuring every young person in Scotland has access to life-changing opportunities. Here's to two decades of making a difference & to the ongoing commitment to empower & uplift the voices of Scotland's youth! 🙌 #YouthWorkChangesLives
🎉It's #WorldChildrensDay & we're delighted to announce the launch of our #RightsOnTrack campaign!
🚂Join us to help keep children’s rights on the right track - so ALL children & young people in🏴 experience ALL of their rights, ALL of the time
🔗 togetherscotland.org.uk/news…
ALT 'Together has launched a new campaign to get children's #RightsOnTrack to celebrate World Children's Day!' there is four unusual shapes in the background with a train track. Together logo and #WorldChildrensDay
Please see below update from our partners at @YoungScot which has important information regarding the voting.young.scot platform used in @OfficialSYP elections.
ALT Statement from @YoungScot regarding this year's Scottish Youth Parliament @OfficialSYP elections and an issue with votes made on our voting.young.scot website.
ALT Graphic with a dark blue background. Text below reads: 'Being on charity boards has not only helped me grow and thrive but it’s also given me a chance to be part of organisations making positive change. It’s important to have young people on boards because we often bring unique insight and perspective! Ensuring your board is accessible to us is vital in creating a board with a diverse range of expertise and experience. Emma Prach MSYP. SYP Board Member'. Image of Emma below.
ALT Graphic with a dark blue background. Text below reads: 'Being a trustee has been a life changing experience. I’ve developed my interpersonal skills and self-confidence and gained experience in finance, HR and charity law. It’s also helped me define and improve on my areas of expertise and be able to articulate these to others. Mollie McGoran MSYP. SYP Board Chair'. Image of Mollie below.
📋 This week is #TrusteesWeek!
🗣️ At SYP, we have a unique youth-led structure where all of our @SYPBoard Members are young people and are elected by their fellow MSYPs
⬇️ Find out what some of our trustees have to say about their roles below:
ALT Graphic with a dark blue background. Trustees Week logo at the top. Text below reads: '6-10 November 2023. Many voices. Working together. With purpose.'