Youth voice groups

Please see below the wide range of Youth Voice Opportunities within South Ayrshire:

• South Ayrshire Youth Council
• SA Youth Events Group
• Locality Youth Voice
• Pupil Voice
• SA Young Carers
• Champions Board

Do you wish to consult with these groups - please complete the request form

Are you a young person who wishes to find out how to be involved with Youth Voice?

Contact: Lynn Dillon, Youth Strategy Officer, [email protected] or

Hollie Govus, Communities Officer, [email protected]

South Ayrshire Youth Council

SAYC is set up of elected young people across South Ayrshire, representing the views of their peers on issues that matter most and supporting to address key issues and make positive changes.

South Ayrshire Youth Events

Young volunteers who meet to plan and deliver a range of Youth Events tailored to the need/request of young people.

Locality Youth Voice

Interactive groups where young people have a say on issues within their local community or fundraise or help plan local events/activities.

Say It Out LOUD Award

SIOL Award provides a framework for South Ayrshire Primary and Secondary Schools to listen and involve young people in the actions for support around Mental Health and Wellbeing.  

Pupil Voice - SA Schools

Various opportunities through School to have a voice through either Pupil Councils or Pupil Leadership Groups or themed focus groups such as MVP/LGBT+ or Eco Groups.

SA Young Carers

Wee Carers Voice Group - for primary aged young carers, Young Carers Voice Group - for secondary aged young carers. Young Carers Strategy Implementation Group - we welcome young carers of all ages to be part of our strategy group to be directly involved in conversations and decisions.

Champions Board

The Champions Board gives care-experienced young people the space to speak up, share ideas, and help shape real change in South Ayrshire. Making sure they're part of the decisions that affect their life.