Youth Options places immense value on the support provided by volunteers and in return offers them a structured support system and a variety of training opportunities.
Volunteers are welcomed from the age of fourteen, and Youth Options aims to provide them with an exciting choice of activities and projects to volunteer with, that suit the skills and abilities of the individual.
There are opportunities for volunteering across a range of our projects. If you are interested in volunteering please take time to look through the projects available to see what would most suit your skills.
The Ross Scallan Award The Ross Scallan Award is in memory of Ross who died tragically in a car accident in 2008. Ross’ parents were keen to give opportunities to young people to further their education and life skills.
James Munday and Lauren Burnikell were the first recipients of the Scallan Award – presented by Dame Mary Fagan. They were given the award for ongoing volunteering with Youth Options’ Early Intervention project in Thornhill. 
In their time volunteering with this project they have been on a week long residential, helped run sessions and supported young people aged 8-11. They each received £100 towards the costs of developing their education and Life Skills.
James also recently received the award for Young Volunteer in Thornhill for his work with Youth Options.
For further information on volunteering opportunities please contact:
Debbie Burns
Deputy Chief Executive
Tel: 02380 405236
Email: Deputy Chief Executive
