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MINISTERIAL FOREWORD
Since taking up appointment as Minister for Children and Early Years in the new Scottish Government, I have visited a range of youth work projects and met many committed and talented workers and volunteers. I have also met with representatives of many youth voluntary organisations. I have been impressed with the sector's commitment and with the impact excellent youth work clearly has on young people today. The youth work sector clearly shares our commitment to providing more choices and more chances for young people which enhance their lives and deliver positive outcomes.
I have also been pleased to support you in taking forward the improvements you asked for in response to the Youth Work Strategy consultation last year. And I have been impressed by the voluntary youth organisations' commitment to work with us to identify areas where we can better support the people who volunteer to work with young people.
Every day thousands of Scots give their skills, experience, time and energy to deliver opportunities that have a positive impact on young people's lives. Whether a volunteer's role is to work directly with young people or to help with administration, open up facilities, or drive a minibus, their contribution is vital. We appreciate their talents and admire their commitment but we also need to support them and the organisations that depend on them.
This Action Plan has been developed along with the voluntary youth sector, based on their expertise. It is designed to provide new resources and practical support. It is intended to enhance individual volunteers' experience while increasing organisations' capacity to deliver more and build better partnerships.
I am confident that the result will be an increased capacity in the youth work sector to offer young people more choices and more chances and I look forward to working with you to make that happen.
Adam Ingram
Minister for Children and Early Years
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