Project SEARCH Recruitment Open
Recruitment is currently open for the August 2026 intake for DFN Project SEARCH South Ayrshire.
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The course runs August to June and applications are via Ayrshire College website. Our team can provide support to complete the application.
Once your application is received, you will have an informal face to face chat with our team and be invited to a recruitment day at Ayrshire College campus in Ayr where you’ll get to try out some of the placements tasks. After that we’ll be able to let you know if you have been successful in securing a place.
Places are limited (only 10!) so the earlier you apply the better. You can apply via this link - https://bit.ly/3NTrbOv
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For more information, download the PDF or check out the dedicated DFN Project SEARCH South Ayrshire page of our website.
Bungee Jump Fundraiser
After a number of unsuccessful attempts for the SkyDive - Emma, Kenny, Sarahjane & Siobhan decided to carry out a Bungee Jump instead.
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On Saturday 10th January, they headed for Highland Fling Bungee Jump at Killiecrankie where they all took a leap of faith off the Tummel Bridge down towards the River Garry.
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Their efforts raised just over £2,200 for Girvan Youth Trust's Youth Work Programme!
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If anyone wishes to carry out any daredevil fundraising in aid of Girvan Youth Trust then please contact Amy Bissett (Project Co-ordinator) in one of the following ways;
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E-mail: amy@z1girvan.org.uk
Text/WhatsApp: 07904 228636
Call: 01465 714729
That's TV Ayrshire Interview
Our Project Co-ordinator, Lucy, was interviewed by That's TV Ayrshire to discuss Girvan Youth Trust's goals, aims and ambitions for 2026.
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Here's a short clip of the interview.
Youth Work is Skilled Work
Our Project Co-ordinator, Amy, was recently interviewed by the William Grant Foundation, one of our long term funders, in order to showcase Girvan Youth Trust as their first Spotlight Story of 2026!
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See the link below to the full article:
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https://www.williamgrantfoundation.org.uk/spotlight-stories/from-rounders-to-real-life/