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Interested in Volunteering?

Give a little time and get back much more
Volunteering to help PSYBT with our work means you would be actively helping young business people to succeed. Volunteers are greatly valued by us, and the young people we support. Many of our volunteers would say they get more back from the young people they work with than they actually give.

You can join PSYBT in one of two voluntary roles. Both positions need you to offer young people support and advice with their decision-making. This can make all the difference for a young person trying to run a successful business.

Funding - Panel Volunteers

What they do
  • Read business plans from applicants
  • Attend funding panel meetings to interview candidates
  • Contribute to the decision making process on the funding packages
  • Attend local PSYBT events
  • Participate in the annual panel review
What they need
  • Professionalism and business expertise
  • Knowledge of local business community
  • Good rapport with young people
  • Patience and good communication skills
  • A sense of humour
  • Understanding of issues faced by young people
  • To volunteer for a minimum of 2 years
“PSYBT offers real support. If you are coming straight out of college, just knowing who to speak to is very important. It's invaluable to talk to people and bounce ideas off them.”
Fiona Erskine

Aftercare Advisers

What they do
  • Provide support and guidance to new young businesses
  • Use a structured reporting system to review progress and forward plan
  • Motivate and encourage
What they need
  • Professionalism and business expertise
  • Sensitivity, understanding and dedication
  • Patience and good communication skills
  • A sense of humour
“I got involved with PSYBT to give something back to the new generation of businessmen and women in Scotland. There are many young people who need business knowledge and advice that money simply can’t buy.”
Jo Lloyd

Both roles are critical in that the advice and information provided can make the difference to a young person running a successful business.
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