Are you care-experienced and aged 18-21? Your voice matters and we want to hear it! Below we have given you some information that may help you decide if you want to become a young inspection volunteer.

You might be care experienced if you have ever:

• lived in foster care
• lived with relatives (informally or formally)
• lived in a children’s home
• lived in supported accommodation
• lived at home with parent(s) with social work support
• been adopted

As a young inspection volunteer, you will help shape better services for children and young people across Scotland. You can keep volunteering until you’re 26, so there’s plenty of time to make an impact and grow your skills.

You might:

• speak to young people who are currently in care services
• share your ideas about what young people need
• help us develop and improve the way we speak to young people
• support the design of activities and projects
• use your skills and strengths
• try new things
• help at events or focus groups
• support other young people in a friendly way

Volunteering isn’t just about giving back, it’s about growing too! You could build:

• CV and job-ready skills
• communication and teamwork skills
• confidence in interviews and presentations
• leadership and decision-making skills
• insight into inspection processes
• personal growth and development

You decide what feels useful and comfortable for you.

Hear from young people who have experience as young inspection volunteers.

 Up to six days a year (with the option to do more).

Some inspections may involve travel and being away from home for up to three days.

If this happens:

• we pay for the hotel and meals, transport
• you will be supported throughout
• you will always know what to expect

Life can be busy, and we understand that. We will work together to find what feels manageable for you. At the same time, inspections need reliability, so we will have open conversations about what works best for you. We want you to feel safe, respected, and valued, and we will make sure you have the support you need every step of the way.

How we will support you:

• we don’t judge
• we don’t make assumptions
• we explain things clearly
• we want you to feel safe, respected, and listened to
• we want to empower you – your ideas, strengths, and voice matter here.

Support to do your role as an inspection volunteer comes from Move On, including:

• clear instructions
• breaks
• a quiet space
• a mentor or check in person

To keep everyone safe, we will ask you to:

• complete a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check
• provide two references

If this feels new or overwhelming, don’t worry, we will guide you through every step and make sure you feel supported.