ProjectScotland

Our Inspire Project team recently organised a bike-ride trail therapy taster session for asylum seekers in Dundee. It's amazing how exercise and fresh air can improve mental and physical well-being. Huge thanks to for making it possible!

We deliver the Inspire Project in partnership with The Welcoming Edinburgh - find out more here: https://www.projectscotland.co.uk/inspire-project/

Cappuccino or Americano? One of our awesome S2 pupils from Leith Academy has mastered Barista skills by volunteering at Hub Grub café. Huge thanks to The Ripple team for supporting our young volunteers in gaining new skills, confidence, and experience.

We partner with Leith Academy and St Thomas of Aquins R.C High School in Edinburgh to empower young people in S2-S4 through volunteering experiences with a local charity. Find out more by visiting our website https://www.projectscotland.co.uk/volunteering/activity-around-scotland/edinburgh/

The Dundee PES mentoring team had a great event last week, bringing a group of their mentors together for a coffee morning to celebrate their mentoring successes in the last year! It was a fab event, with lots of conversation, networking, sharing ideas and gaining feedback (not to mention the added plus of lots of cake!).

Find out more about mentoring at https://www.projectscotland.co.uk/mentoring/

We have been supporting young people across secondary schools in Edinburgh who have:

• Started to disengage from school
• Are care experienced
• Or have faced numerous barriers in achieving their goals.

Through the support of a volunteer mentor, we are helping to build confidence and improve their mental wellbeing. Interested in being a mentor? Find out more https://www.projectscotland.co.uk/mentoring

Mentoring Being a mentor means giving someone vital support as they make their journey though life. You’ll help your mentee to make the most of their skills and experience, become more self-confident and ultimately to achieve their goals. Mentoring with ProjectScotland is a unique opportunity to help someon...

Vision boards, visual arts and visionaries! On Friday we hosted a Creative Employability event in Edinburgh! It was amazing to see so many people come to chat, network and get to know more about how they can make their passions a reality. Keep an eye out for our future events https://www.projectscotland.co.uk/

A huge thank you to Pauline & James Dundee for hosting and inspiring young refugee and asylum seekers from The Inspire Project. Find out more about the Inspire project by visiting www.projectscotland.co.uk/inspire-project/

We're working hard to have everything ready for our Employability Support for Creative event in Edinburgh tomorrow (Friday). We’ll be bringing together career ideas, speakers and employability support. Last minute places still available by clicking below.

Employability Support for Creatives Come to meet like-minded people, connect with creative organisations and employers, and learn about what is on offer for you in Edinburgh!

Huge thank you to for warmly welcoming our colleagues, Mandy and Aimee. Our team is thrilled to offer supported volunteering opportunities and mentoring to the students at the school, helping them build self-confidence and achieve their goals.

We would love to hear from anyone interested in becoming a volunteer mentor at the school. Mentoring young people in their journey towards achieving their life goals is very rewarding and our supportive team provides full training.

To find out more, please 📲Mandy on 07377 692427 or
📥 [email protected].

So long 2023! With our volunteering opportunities and mentoring support, we can help you kickstart the new year with a bang. 🎇
✅Work experience
✅College applications
✅Building self-confidence
✅Environmental work

Bring on 2024! 🎉

Find out more about our projects for the coming year 🔗https://bit.ly/3ZzmHxA

#2024

Huge thanks to V&A Dundee for hosting our Inspire Project's festive celebration. It was wonderful to celebrate with our volunteer mentors, mentees, and partners The Welcoming Edinburgh. Special shout out to everyone for sharing festive traditions from around the world.

Congrats to Brandon, our volunteer of the week! ✨
"His hard work in our garden has greatly improved the appearance of our building." Fantastic feedback from and Galloway Council
Huge thanks to Brandon for making such a positive difference to his community!