Affiliation Information 2011/12
Here is a flavour of the type of groups involved in the Lewis & Harris Youth Clubs Association (LHYCA) and Youth Scotland network....
- Youth clubs - often meeting once a week in either a community centre, school or village hall, these are the backbone of youth work in Scotland, offering young people a safe place to meet, activities and social opportunities.
- Youth centres - purpose-built centres with a range of facilities and activities for young people, usually found in larger towns and cities.
- Youth information projects - these involve young people sharing and providing information for their peers, and encourage them to organise their own leisure time activities.
- Action groups and projects - local action groups can be set up in response to a current issue, or to give young people a voice in local government.
- Youth cafes - these are usually purpose-built cafes designed to be a safe and alcohol-free alternative to commercial venues, often with Internet access.
- Issue-based groups - young people may get together to take action on a specific issue, e.g. drugs, the environment, or racism
Benefits of Affiliation:
Affiliation to the LHYCA and Youth Scotland network means that you now have access to a whole range of services on offer from LHYCA, Youth Scotland and UK Youth. As a member of the network you will receive:
- an Affiliation Pack containing information on the range of benefits of affiliation to one of the largest youth networks in the UK;
- access to the Youth Scotland insurance scheme, a comprehensive insurance package that includes Public Liability and Employers’ Liability for youth workers/volunteers and members during normal club activities;
- access to two dedicated helplines for advice on both legal and insurance issues;
- various projects which support and encourage young people to develop their potential and gain basic life skills, such as Dynamic Youth Awards, FIT4IT, Youth Achievement Awards, Momentum and Youth Participation;
- access to a range of training opportunities including one-off events in local areas and the annual training conference;
- various resources such as the ‘Safe and Sound’ and ‘Up and Running’ packs, both of which were developed to support workers and volunteers;
- copies of ‘MagNet – the magazine of Youth Scotland’s network’; and
- access to various mailings from UK Youth.
- Support and advice from a range of experienced staff.
Opportunities for network and sharing experiences in a demanding and challenging field
Conditions of Affiliation:
All groups affiliated to LHYCA and Youth Scotland must agree to:
- support the aims and activities of both organisations;
- hold regular meetings and provide a suitable programme of activities in accordance with such aims;
- have the following policies and procedures in place for:
- Child Protection;
- Health and Safety;
- and Recruitment and Selection.
- carry out such checks on volunteers/staff as may be required by legislation or local authority regulations;
- keep accurate records of both membership and finance, and supply these to LHYCA and/or Youth Scotland upon request;
- operate on a “not for profit” basis;
- not be affiliated to or associated with any political party;
- provide complete and accurate information as is required on application for affiliation;
- pay an affiliation fee for each affiliation year as set by LHYCA and/or Youth Scotland;
- comply with such other conditions as may be prescribed by LHYCA and/or Youth Scotland; and
- contribute up to a maximum of One Pound (£1) should Youth Scotland be wound up while being a member of the organisation.
All groups affiliated to Lewis & Harris Youth Clubs Association and Youth Scotland must endeavour to:
- have a minimum membership of ten;
- have a majority of the total membership in the 8 to 18 years age range;
- hold at least two meetings or sessions each month between October and March inclusive; and
- charge a membership fee
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LHYCA, Iain Macaskill, 2 Kennedy View, Leurbost, Lochs, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9NG Tel: 01851 860 599
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