Midlothian Youth Bank
The Midlothian Youth Bank is a group of young people that help to allocate funding to youth groups across the area
OUR MISSION
The Midlothian Youth Bank aims to be an effective, open, honest, inclusive and broadminded voice for Midlothian’s young people.
OUR ADDED VALUE
We bring youth empowerment and human rights perspective to achieving social and economic objectives.
We regularly break new ground in the field of lifelong learning and youth engagement.
We champion the interests of young people and their right to be involved in decision making that impacts their lives.
Any questions? Get in touch with us:
Midothianyouthbank@midlothian.gov.uk
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BECOMING A YOUNG VOLUNTEER
INDUCTION
Meet other young people/ build confidence/ learning and development/ personal development plan/ individual goals and plans
TRAINING
The role of a grant-maker/ peer educator/ working as a team/ facing challenges/ problem solving
GRANTMAKING
Committee meetings/ grant-giving nights/ getting grant applications/ decision making/ holding interviews/ awarding money
PROGRESSION
Residential/skills academy/ networking/ youth achievement awards/ dynamic youth awards/ peer education/ mentoring/ leadership