Children’s Panel seeks new Orkney members

Have you ever wanted to be on a children’s panel, helping to make decisions on the best future for young people?

Children’s Hearings Scotland are currently running their annual recruitment campaign for the Children’s Panel and will be holding an information day in Kirkwall’s Pickaquoy Centre, between 7pm and 9pm on Tuesday, September 11.

Organisers have said the event will give prospective members the chance to meet some of the volunteers in the local Area Support Team (AST) and ask any questions they may have. It will also be a good opportunity for people to learn more about The Children’s Panel and what being a Panel Member means and involves, including time and volunteering commitment.

The charity is presenting the opportunity for people of all ages in Orkney to become members of The Children’s Panel with it hoped that they can encourage younger people, particularly young men, between the ages of 18 and 25 to volunteer.