New Youthwork Toolkit available soon
5th August 2015
Do you want to feel more confident and knowledgeable about youth work as an OYT Scotland volunteer? You may have heard about the OYT Scotland
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Young Leader Development Programme 2015 underway
24th July 2015
The 2015 Young Leader Development Programme (YLDP) funded by the Big Lottery Young Start Fund is underway! Our Young Leaders have set off on their two week
OYT Staff and Friends endured the Spartan Race
24th July 2015
We are pleased to announce that all 14 OYT Staff and Friends and of the Trust have completed the brutal 8.4k run through mud, up and
Glenalmond College set sail on Alba Venturer last week
24th July 2015
Glenalmond College had a fantastic voyage sailing on Alba Venturer last week. The group leaders commented on the group’s experience: “It was amazing to see some individuals
OYT Scotland receives major grant from the Big Lottery Fund
14th July 2015
Young people across the country will try out their sea legs while gaining invaluable work experience, thanks to an award of £50,000 from the Young
North Lanarkshire Young People complete CashBack Voyage
9th July 2015
Nine participants from North Lanarkshire Council were given the opportunity to take part in an Ocean Youth Trust Scotland voyage funded with money from CashBack
Well done Emma!
7th July 2015
FANTASTIC FUNDRAISING EFFORTS BY YOUNG LEADER EMMA SCOTT Emma Scott, one of the young people taking part in this year’s Young Leader Development Programme (YLDP)
“CashBack for Communities” and Ocean Youth Trust Scotland partner up for young people in North Ayrshire
23rd June 2015
Nine participants from North Ayrshire Council were given the opportunity to take part in an Ocean Youth Trust Scotland voyage funded with money from CashBack
Press Release: “CashBack for Communities” boost for Ocean Youth Trust Scotland
11th May 2015
Ocean Youth Trust Scotland (OYT Scotland), Scotland’s leading sail training organisation, will transform more than 480 young people’s lives over two years thanks to a
Photo Competition
4th May 2015
They say a picture is worth a 1000 words… so why not capture the best part of your voyage in a photo? Each month we
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New Youthwork Toolkit available soon
5th August 2015
Do you want to feel more confident and knowledgeable about youth work as an OYT Scotland volunteer? You may have heard about the OYT Scotland Youth Work Toolkit, may have seen some of the sections in draft format at the Training Seminar in February or may even been kind enough to proof read some of the sections. We’re really excited to let you know that the new Youth Work Toolkit
Young Leader Development Programme 2015 underway
24th July 2015
The 2015 Young Leader Development Programme (YLDP) funded by the Big Lottery Young Start Fund is underway! Our Young Leaders have set off on their two week Challenge Voyage on Alba Venturer to Shetland. The 12 young people joined the boat on Monday in Oban. They spent the first night in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, then continued their course north and sailed through the night to Kinlochbervie, south of Durness,
OYT Staff and Friends endured the Spartan Race
24th July 2015
We are pleased to announce that all 14 OYT Staff and Friends and of the Trust have completed the brutal 8.4k run through mud, up and down the Pentlands Hills, over obstacles, through water and over fire. Much to the team’s surprise (who were already slightly worried about conquering a 5k obstacle run), they found out on the day that the change of venue by the organisers meant an extra 3+k…
Glenalmond College set sail on Alba Venturer last week
24th July 2015
Glenalmond College had a fantastic voyage sailing on Alba Venturer last week. The group leaders commented on the group’s experience: “It was amazing to see some individuals emerged as leaders. These young people were not the ones who would naturally emerge as leaders in the school environment (e.g. they are not necessarily the strongest academically or on the sports field). If it wasn’t for experiences such as this voyage, their leadership qualities
OYT Scotland receives major grant from the Big Lottery Fund
14th July 2015
Young people across the country will try out their sea legs while gaining invaluable work experience, thanks to an award of £50,000 from the Young Start programme, which is run by the Big Lottery Fund Scotland. This award will enable us to continue delivering our Young Leaders Development Programme (YLDP), as well as the Skippership Cadet Programme and Volunteer Training. The YLDP offers young people a chance to develop their leadership skills, take
North Lanarkshire Young People complete CashBack Voyage
9th July 2015
Nine participants from North Lanarkshire Council were given the opportunity to take part in an Ocean Youth Trust Scotland voyage funded with money from CashBack for Communities. The group set sail on a five day voyage last week departing and returning into Oban. Whilst on board, the group found themselves fully responsible for sailing the 72ft yacht, Alba Explorer, including all the elements of day to day life on board the
Well done Emma!
7th July 2015
FANTASTIC FUNDRAISING EFFORTS BY YOUNG LEADER EMMA SCOTT Emma Scott, one of the young people taking part in this year’s Young Leader Development Programme (YLDP) has raised a remarkable £1,763.70 for Ocean Youth Trust Scotland. Her fundraising efforts started off with a talk at the New Year School Assembly on the first day back at school to get the support of her peers and teachers. Emma then went on to
“CashBack for Communities” and Ocean Youth Trust Scotland partner up for young people in North Ayrshire
23rd June 2015
Nine participants from North Ayrshire Council were given the opportunity to take part in an Ocean Youth Trust Scotland voyage funded with money from CashBack for Communities. The group set sail on 15th June to spend 5 days exploring the waters of the Upper Clyde, departing and returning into James Watt Dock in Greenock. Whilst on board, the group found themselves fully responsible for sailing the 72ft yacht, Alba Explorer,
Press Release: “CashBack for Communities” boost for Ocean Youth Trust Scotland
11th May 2015
Ocean Youth Trust Scotland (OYT Scotland), Scotland’s leading sail training organisation, will transform more than 480 young people’s lives over two years thanks to a £375,000 award from the “CashBack for Communities” scheme – the Scottish Government’s proceeds of crime fund. The participants from disadvantaged backgrounds across Scotland will take part in 5-day long sea voyages in some of the world’s best sailing waters. During the voyage, the novice sailors
Photo Competition
4th May 2015
They say a picture is worth a 1000 words… so why not capture the best part of your voyage in a photo? Each month we will be choosing 2 winning photos taken by crews whilst on board Alba Explorer or Alba Venturer. This is a team effort- the photos that demonstrate the greatest flair, technique and originality will be featured in the 2016 OYT Scotland Calendar. And the photo that
New Youthwork Toolkit available soon
5th August 2015
Do you want to feel more confident and knowledgeable about youth work as an OYT Scotland volunteer? You may have heard about the OYT Scotland Youth Work Toolkit, may have seen some of the sections in draft format at the Training Seminar in February or may even been kind enough to proof read some of the sections. We’re really excited to let you know that the new Youth Work Toolkit
Young Leader Development Programme 2015 underway
24th July 2015
The 2015 Young Leader Development Programme (YLDP) funded by the Big Lottery Young Start Fund is underway! Our Young Leaders have set off on their two week Challenge Voyage on Alba Venturer to Shetland. The 12 young people joined the boat on Monday in Oban. They spent the first night in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, then continued their course north and sailed through the night to Kinlochbervie, south of Durness,
OYT Staff and Friends endured the Spartan Race
24th July 2015
We are pleased to announce that all 14 OYT Staff and Friends and of the Trust have completed the brutal 8.4k run through mud, up and down the Pentlands Hills, over obstacles, through water and over fire. Much to the team’s surprise (who were already slightly worried about conquering a 5k obstacle run), they found out on the day that the change of venue by the organisers meant an extra 3+k…
Glenalmond College set sail on Alba Venturer last week
24th July 2015
Glenalmond College had a fantastic voyage sailing on Alba Venturer last week. The group leaders commented on the group’s experience: “It was amazing to see some individuals emerged as leaders. These young people were not the ones who would naturally emerge as leaders in the school environment (e.g. they are not necessarily the strongest academically or on the sports field). If it wasn’t for experiences such as this voyage, their leadership qualities
OYT Scotland receives major grant from the Big Lottery Fund
14th July 2015
Young people across the country will try out their sea legs while gaining invaluable work experience, thanks to an award of £50,000 from the Young Start programme, which is run by the Big Lottery Fund Scotland. This award will enable us to continue delivering our Young Leaders Development Programme (YLDP), as well as the Skippership Cadet Programme and Volunteer Training. The YLDP offers young people a chance to develop their leadership skills, take
North Lanarkshire Young People complete CashBack Voyage
9th July 2015
Nine participants from North Lanarkshire Council were given the opportunity to take part in an Ocean Youth Trust Scotland voyage funded with money from CashBack for Communities. The group set sail on a five day voyage last week departing and returning into Oban. Whilst on board, the group found themselves fully responsible for sailing the 72ft yacht, Alba Explorer, including all the elements of day to day life on board the
Well done Emma!
7th July 2015
FANTASTIC FUNDRAISING EFFORTS BY YOUNG LEADER EMMA SCOTT Emma Scott, one of the young people taking part in this year’s Young Leader Development Programme (YLDP) has raised a remarkable £1,763.70 for Ocean Youth Trust Scotland. Her fundraising efforts started off with a talk at the New Year School Assembly on the first day back at school to get the support of her peers and teachers. Emma then went on to
“CashBack for Communities” and Ocean Youth Trust Scotland partner up for young people in North Ayrshire
23rd June 2015
Nine participants from North Ayrshire Council were given the opportunity to take part in an Ocean Youth Trust Scotland voyage funded with money from CashBack for Communities. The group set sail on 15th June to spend 5 days exploring the waters of the Upper Clyde, departing and returning into James Watt Dock in Greenock. Whilst on board, the group found themselves fully responsible for sailing the 72ft yacht, Alba Explorer,
Press Release: “CashBack for Communities” boost for Ocean Youth Trust Scotland
11th May 2015
Ocean Youth Trust Scotland (OYT Scotland), Scotland’s leading sail training organisation, will transform more than 480 young people’s lives over two years thanks to a £375,000 award from the “CashBack for Communities” scheme – the Scottish Government’s proceeds of crime fund. The participants from disadvantaged backgrounds across Scotland will take part in 5-day long sea voyages in some of the world’s best sailing waters. During the voyage, the novice sailors
Photo Competition
4th May 2015
They say a picture is worth a 1000 words… so why not capture the best part of your voyage in a photo? Each month we will be choosing 2 winning photos taken by crews whilst on board Alba Explorer or Alba Venturer. This is a team effort- the photos that demonstrate the greatest flair, technique and originality will be featured in the 2016 OYT Scotland Calendar. And the photo that