Saltire Awards
OPEN supports all of our volunteers to access the Saltire awards for all the volunteering hours they contribute to our projects. This is one of the easier awards to get as the volunteer only needs to log their hours on a timesheet, signed off by a lead worker.
Please follow this link to find out more about the Saltire awards: Saltire Awards | Voluntary Action Shetland
Dynamic Youth Awards / Youth Achievement Awards
OPEN can also support volunteers to work towards their Dynamic Youth Award, or Youth Achievement Award.
Please follow this link to find out more about the Awards: Awards - Youth Scotland
Particpative Democracy Certificate (PDC)
OPEN supports volunteers through the Peer Research project to work towards their PDC
"A youth award that provides SCQF level accreditation to young people involved in group decision-making. It gives participants the opportunity to acknowledge and develop their communication, decision-making and negotiation skills in the context of democratic engagement." - Youthlink scotland
Who is it for? The PDC is available for young people involved in decision making groups but must be delivered by/or in partnership with a member of staff who has youth work or CLD experience.
Accreditation? The Participative Democracy Certificate is worth 2 Credits at SCQF Level 5 (equivalent to National 5 or SVQ 2) and constitutes 20 hours of learning. YouthLink Scotland are responsible for the external quality assurance.