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You can help us to change the lives of young people in Scotland. By taking on a ProjectScotland volunteer you’ll get the talents and energy of someone who chooses to volunteer with you. In return they get experience and connections to help them get on in life. As the national youth volunteering programme we are dedicated to help young people in Scotland. We do this by matching people aged 18-30 with charities for full-time volunteering, giving them new skills and confidence. Volunteers: o Commit to giving 20-30 hours a week for three to six months. o Are line-managed by a member of staff. o Are offered the support of a volunteer mentor. o Remain eligible for any existing benefits. o Are invited to a series of support workshops. In the next 12 months we’ll match 1,000 people with charities throughout Scotland. To do this we need your help. We’ll work closely with you to make sure you get a volunteer who’s right for your organisation, and that you’re right for them. Volunteers do all sorts of different things to add capacity to your organisation. What could a ProjectScotland volunteer do for you and what could you do for a ProjectScotland volunteer?

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Following their successful study tour to Berlin last June, they are exploring the levels of interest in running another tour for around 3 days from 12th - 15th June.

Most participants from the June 2012 trip have taken forward practical initiatives to improve school and early years outdoor spaces following the visit.

For more information visit Grounds for Learning website/

Are you aware if you are going to be involved in delivering path construction projects or maintenance projects (major repairs, re-construction and upgrading work) that you will have legal duties (responsibilities) to fulfil? This online training course is about managing health and safety throughout a path construction or maintenance project. You can complete the eight module course at your own pace, in your own time, and learn about the legal responsibilities for delivering path construction or maintenance projects under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007. You also need to be aware of these health and safety regulations, if you are going to be involved in projects where bridges, boardwalks will be constructed, demolished or dismantled. For further information about the online training course and how to go about registering on to it, click on Managing Path Construction.

This programme has recently been launched, funded by the Central Scotland Green Network Development Fund 2012. These workshops are free.

Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Once booked, if the events are cancelled due to weather, disease or pestilence, then we will let you know in good time. If an event is full, we can add you to the waiting list in case anyone cancels at the last minute. Venues and dates may be subject to change, but we will keep you informed after booking if any changes are made. The programme is updated regularly.

To see the programme please click here. To book a space please fill in the application form online here.

Celebrate Scotland’s outstanding natural beauty in 2013! The Year of Natural Scotland 2013 is the latest in the Scottish Government's series of themed years, led by EventScotland and VisitScotland, which will culminate in Homecoming Scotland in 2014. The aim of this Year is to promote Scotland's stunning natural beauty and biodiversity, and promote opportunities for visitors to enjoy our beautiful landscapes, wildlife and heritage responsibly.

Scottish Natural Heritage is the lead national agency for Year of Natural Scotland 2013 with responsibility for the planning and delivery of activity during the year. From stunning landscapes and iconic wildlife, to creative events and nature festivals, Scotland’s great outdoors is waiting for you. SNH are organising a variety of nature events, festivals, competitions and multimedia info. Visit the SNH website for more details.

The SEWeb team would like to encourage you to please take a few minutes to complete the new website survey, as highlighted on the homepage. The information collected through the survey will help to make ongoing improvements, ensuring that you are provided with the web information and services that you need when visiting Scotland’s Environment Web.

You can view the Powerpoint Presentations here:

• Trellis
• TCV Green Gyms
• SAMH Redhall Walled Garden
• Rowan Project
• Redhall - I had a black dog
• Centre of Population and Public Health Research