What People Say About Our Work

We collect a lot of feedback from the young people, volunteers and partner agencies involved in our work. Have a read of what they have to say about Venture Scotland.

From young people:

"Things are totally different when you’re at the bothy. Even the way you look at yourself"

"Venture Scotland shows you a different way of having a good time without being mad with it"

"I am serious when I say that was the best day of my life, no, that was the best week of my life"

“Venture Scotland helped me reduce my stress and helped with my mental health. My depression has alleviated a lot. I am far more capable now."

“Standing on top of a mountain - what an experience! My fitness has improved...as well as my diet!”

"It’s been the best thing that could have happened to me. It’s given me a kick up the arse. I have now excuses - its just me now, I just have to go out there and get it. I know I have got it inside me I just have to use it."

“I would do it all again if I could. Staff and volunteers were great! Very supportive and trusting.”

"I think VS has been a great opportunity for me as it helps you be more confident in yourself and work as part of a team.”

From partner agencies:

"Its great that……has got Venture Scotland. Its what he needs and he really likes what you do. By getting involved with you he has really landed on his feet. I am really pleased for him."

"I really like working with Venture Scotland. You’ve got stickability."

"……came back a different person, full of life and stories and totally came out of their shell. The staff almost didn’t recognise them."

"I have total confidence in what Venture Scotland do. I think it’s the way to work with our young people."

And volunteers:

"Venture Scotland has given me an insight into the lives of other people that I would never have had if I hadn't started volunteering there.  It has opened my eyes and given me a new appreciation of the need to broaden our horizons and challenge our preconceptions every day!"

"Volunteering with Venture Scotland has been an incredible experience. I have learnt so much and made some fantastic friends. No trip is the same. It's brilliant to see all of the young people achieve - just seeing how proud they are of themselves is enough to keep me coming back for more!"

"I felt I got so much out of it, and so so enjoyed meeting all the guys. Some of the feedback was so positive as well I could hardly get over it."

"First of all thanks for a really great weekend - the volunteer training was excellent. I'd been wanting to get involved with Venture Scotland for ages and everything exceeded my expectations."

“There’s a really good symmetry about the way all the different elements of what VS is about fit together…. its very positive and very rewarding.”