In this article is highlights from YoungScot on the current offers available and to keep you up to date on everything YS Carers.
Writing Workshop
We have a unique opportunity for young carers to attend a writing workshop with two-time published author Tamsin Keily. This will be a virtual workshop taking place on Zoom and the young carers will be exploring exercises and games to learn more about story writing and character development. If you work with any young carers who are budding writers or love reading then please encourage them to apply for this opportunity before the closing date of 4th November.
St Andrews First Aid Online Course
Online CPD certified first aid course provided by St Andrews First Aid. This course covers key lifesaving skills and is valid for a year. More information here.
£50 to start a savings account with ScotWest
This offer is only available to those aged 16-17 years old. Young Carers can start their saving journey with £50 when they open a savings account with ScotWest. More information here (including what documentation is needed to open an account).
Enter to win £100 Ticketmaster Voucher
This competition closes on 23rd October. Young Carers can choose from live music, theatre, comedy, festivals and sporting events with this voucher. More information here.
Enter to Win a £100 Homesense Voucher
This competition closes on 23rd October. A chance to treat themselves to something new for home. More information here.
Other Young Scot Opportunities
Enter to win a £250 Halfords Voucher
This competition closes on 21st October. Young Scot members can get their car or bike ready for winter with this voucher. More information here.
Enter to win Apple AirPods
This competition closes on 4th November. To highlight the work the Youth Loneliness Panel have undertaken, we are giving away AirPods to someone who can answer questions about youth loneliness correctly. There is also the opportunity to attend a Youth Loneliness Discussion Event. All the information can be found here.
Attend a Q&A Session with Author Tamsin Keily
If the writing workshop isn’t quite up their street, there is also the chance to attend a Q&A with Tamsin Keily. More information here.
Cost Of Living Survey
Young Scot are looking to get young peoples thoughts and opinions about the cost of living and the impact it is having on them. Young Scot Members will get 150 Reward Points for completing the survey and will be entered to win one of ten £25 Love2Shop vouchers. More information here.