Saltire Awards (Scottish Government, SCVO and Third Sector Interfaces)
The Scottish Government's awards for young volunteers aged 11 to 25: sign up for a free My Saltire account, log volunteering hours and apply for certificates signed by Scottish Government Ministers.
A ten-month creative programme at the National Portrait Gallery for 16-21-year-olds, with a £600 bursary, hands-on work with gallery teams and a co-hosted Youth Late event.
A volunteer youth council run by the Port Moody-Coquitlam Member of Parliament where young people aged 15-18 discuss national issues and take on community projects.
Youth For Understanding Türkiye sends lise students aged 15-18 abroad for a year, semester, trimester or short program with a volunteer host family; 2027-2028 applications are open.
A voluntary youth board for S2 to S5 pupils in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire who advise TechFest and Aberdeen Science Centre on STEM events and ideas; registration for 2026-27 has closed.
A free creative programme at Theatre Royal Stratford East where 15-19 year-olds living in Newham devise a new piece of theatre with professional practitioners and share it on the main stage. Applications and auditions for the 2026 ensemble have closed.
American Legion Auxiliary, Department of West Virginia
A week-long American Legion Auxiliary civics and leadership program in which West Virginia high-school juniors run a mock state government — campaigning, holding elections, writing bills and running cities and counties.
Free evening making sessions at V&A East Storehouse for 16-24 year-olds who live, work or study in east London, with an artist-led workshop each month. No experience needed and all materials are provided.