Applications are now open for the Young People’s Sport Panel!
Do you know someone who has got what it takes to speak up for sport? Do you know someone who wants to make a real difference in sport and physical activity? If so, then this is the opportunity is for them! We are now on the lookout for the sixth cohort of the Young People’s Sport Panel who will work with sportscotland to help influence and shape sport across the country and be the voice of young people in Scottish sport.
We need your help to share this information with the networks you work with and the young people you connect with to encourage these amazing young people to apply to become part of the next group who will leave their mark on sport in Scotland.
Spread the word Please also share this with your networks - we would really value your support in spreading the word about this opportunity so that it reaches as many young people as possible. You can find a range of resources to help with this below via our toolkit for promotion.
Who can apply?
We are looking for young people who are:
- Living in Scotland
- Aged between 14 - 23
- Passionate about sport
- Wanting to make a difference
- Able to commit an average of 3 hours a week on a voluntary basis
We welcome applications from young people from a wide range of backgrounds and those with protected characteristics.
Applications will close at 10pm on Wednesday 28 September 2022.
Partner information session: 1000-1030, Friday 9 September
Partners are invited to attend a short online session with current panel members who can tell you more about their experiences, and how you can best support young people in your network to apply. Please reply to this email if you would like to come along and we will send you a Teams link.
About the Young People’s Sport Panel
The Young People’s Sport Panel (YPSP) is led by sportscotland and supported by Young Scot and is a is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring young leaders. Over the years the experience has made a positive difference to the lives of past and present panel members and they have made an important contribution to Scottish sport.
Panel members have been involved in a range of activities and work in project groups on topics they feel passionate about. They also represent sportscotland at various conferences, workshops and events to influence decision making. They also create content for the web and social media to raise the profile of sport.
You can follow the work of the Young People's Sport Panel on social media using #sportpanel.
Resources and further info
Get in touch
If you wish to speak to someone about the Young People’s Sport Panel, please contact: ypsp@sportscotland.org.uk
Thank you in advance for your support in driving applications!
The Young People’s Sport Panel project team
sportscotland
