Caithness Young People Gain Saltire Awards

25th January 2014

Saltire Awards Scottish GovernmentYoung people aged between 12 and 25 last night at St Fergus Gallery, Wick were given their certiificates showing they had gained Saltire Awards for various levels of volunteers clocking up a lot of hours over the last year. Saltire Awards are supported by the Scottish Government and MSP Rob Gibson was on hand to prsent the certificates.

Catherine Patterson who organised the event on behalf of the Volunteering Centre at Caithness Voluntary Group was pleased so many young people had participated. Several Caithness councillors were present along with parents to see the presentations and hear about the work the young people had caried out. The young people have certainly made a great contribution to many groups locally and it wil look good on their CV's in years to come.

To find out more ab9out Saltire Awards see the web site at https://saltireawards.org.uk/

To find out more about volunteering for young peple in Caithness contact Catherine Patterson on Tel: 01955 605002 email: volunteering[AT]cvg.org.uk