ProjectScotland

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ProjectScotland is a volunteering organisation allowing 18 to 30-year-olds to volunteer with a variety of non-profit organisations. All placements are approximately 30 hours per week and last for a minimum of 3 months.

To date, ProjectScotland has placed more than 4000 young people, who have in turn completed over 2.6 million hours worth of volunteering throughout Scotland.

ProjectScotland was inspired by the AmeriCorps organisation. It was set up in May 2005 by Julia Ogilvy, Graeme Alexander, Colette Douglas-Home and others.

Volunteers

ProjectScotland provides 18 to 30 year-olds, living in Scotland, an opportunity to volunteer with a charity.

In return for their time, volunteers get experience of work, skills and an opportunity to contribute to their community.

Volunteers can claim Jobseeker's Allowance, and receive a travel allowance.

Mentors

Each ProjectScotland volunteer is offered a mentor.

Mentors are individuals over the age of 18 who have an interest in young people and making a difference to a young person's life.

ProjectScotland mentors receive training before being matched with a volunteer. Once in contact, a mentor will commit one hour a week to their volunteer. They either meet in person or speak via an electronic device.

Partners

ProjectScotland is partnered with more than 300 charities in Scotland, at a national and local level. These include National Trust for Scotland, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Scottish Wildlife Trust, People's Dispensary for Sick Animals and National Museums Scotland.

The Board

Honorary President - Julia Ogilvy

Chair of the Board - Ian McAteer

Board Member - John Mulgrew OBE

Board Member - Laura Greatrex

Board Member - John Glen

Board Member - Matthew Benson

Board Member - Jim Fraser

Board Member - Julie-Anne Jamieson

Advertising

Advertising campaigns used by ProjectScotland are created by The Union - a UK advertising agency.

The Union advertising agency designed ProjectScotland's new website. Launched in June 2013.
ProjectScotland partners with over 300 charities in Scotland.

External links

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