LAYC
Welcome to the LAYC Website. We hope this website will give you an idea of the services we provide for youth and children's work organisations in the Lothian area.
LAYC Training Calendar – Summer 2009
For full information and to book places click here
Volunteer Peer Educators Wanted ... Move On!
Are you a young person who has been through a difficult time but turned it all around? Could you offer support and advice to other young people?
Then MOVE ON’s Peer Education Service could be the place for you!
We are looking for enthusiastic and open-minded young people from across Edinburgh who are willing to volunteer some of their time (normally 1-2 hrs per week) to share their life experience, skills and interests with other young person.
You will be supporting the young people to improve their confidence, social skills and personal development. With the goal of assisting their transition into Employment, Training, or further Education.
Belief in the potential of young people is essential.
No particular experience or skills required. Full training and expenses provided!
Training starts June 09! 16 – 18 year olds ? Still interested in getting involved in volunteering with MOVE ON ? Click here for more info.
Contact MOVE ON - Katie or Rachel- 0131-558 3740 or email them at mail@moveon.org.uk
Club Letter April 2009
Dona Milne, chair of LAYC, has written to all affiliated clubs to keep them informed about concerns over LAYC's staffing/funding as a result of the City of Edinburgh Council's budget decisions! To read the letter click on the link below.
Youth Group Games
Youth Group Games is a website LAYC has just been made aware of… first impressions are that it seems a really useful source of games for youth workers.Games of all sorts – some you might recognise and some that might be new to you ( and some which have been given a wee twist ….for example there’s a section on different seasonal twists to games like the Mars bar game or the fancy dress relay and other New Games standards.It’s all clear and simple with explanations on how to run the games and nice to see the sectionon “Setting up a Youth Group” too! Give the site a visit, give the games a try …and give us a wee bit of feedback here at the LAYC office. What worked particularly well? Maybe you have you a different website you’d like to tell us about?
Spark in the Dark
Spark in the Dark is the provider of LAYC's ever popular "Games, Games, Games" training session. Founded by Jim Balloch who has considerable expertise and experience in a variety of play settings over a number of years . He is equally at home with face to face work with children of all ages and with tutoring those involved directly in the delivery of play services.
Contact Jim on Tel: 01506-811178 or email : jim@sparkinthedark.org
Website: www.sparkinthedark.org
Youth Group Contacts
Youth Group Contacts is a website for youth workers in the Edinburgh area looking for resources / specialist workers. Although produced a couple of years ago it can still be useful. Give it a go and let us know of contacts to be added or details needing changed.
Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards
The Tesco Charity Trust has announced that it is now accepting applications for grants to support children's education and welfare projects. The funding is available to community and voluntary groups who can apply for grants of between £500 and £4,000. Previous projects supported have included: sensory garden or room projects; outdoor classrooms; breakfast and after school clubs; holiday play-schemes; and part funding to purchase minibuses. The closing date for applications is the 30th June 2009. The Trust also provides grants to people working with and supporting elderly people and/or adults and children with disabilities. This funding stream is due to reopen for applications on the 1st August with an application deadline for the 30th September 2009.