Green Starts for young people (Impact Arts)

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

For 16-24 year olds who are not in education, training or employment.

Description

Green Starts is an innovative new employability programme running in Edinburgh and is open to 16-24 year olds who are not in education, training or employment.

Impact Arts is delighted to be working in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland’s Holyrood Park Rangers on this project which will have a strong focus on environmental conservation.

Participants will spend a large amount of time outdoors in Holyrood Park, working with and learning from the Park Rangers. We can provide suitable clothing and footwear for the weather. There will also be creative arts activities and employability activities delivered by Impact Arts’ highly skilled delivery team.

The aim of the programme is to develop employability skills, support participants to gain a qualification and to help them progress to a positive destination. We are particularly keen to engage with people who are interested in pursuing a Green career or who have an interest in nature, conservation or climate action.

As we are an arts-based charity, there will also be an abundance of creative activities to enjoy!

The sessions will be fun, inclusive, creative and supportive. Our staff team will work with participants in groups and also individually to provide guidance and support.

A daily training allowance will be paid to all participants who attend. There will also be snacks available and travel reimbursement can be given for participants who do not have a Young Scot card.

How do I access this?

  • Self referral
  • Referral by third party

Fill out our online referral form: https://www.impactarts.co.uk/join-a-project/

Is there a cost?

No, this service is free.

Location information

The Crannie, 9 Cranston St, Edinburgh EH8 8BE

Opening times

Mondays and Tuesdays, 10am-3pm

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Contact Details

Fin Russell
The Boardwalk, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF

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Types of support on offer:

Creative
Information and advice
Nature
Support in person
Support with others

Type of services on offer:

General wellbeing
Learning, employability, volunteering

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