Youth Enquiry Service

19/05/2026

🌲 JOIN CAMP DG AS A YOUNG CAMP LEADER! 🌟
Love the outdoors? Want to make a real impact this summer? We’re looking for enthusiastic young people aged 15–21 to join our team at Camp DG!

What We’re Looking For:
• Strong communication & leadership skills
• Positive, energetic team players
• Willingness to learn and get stuck in

What You’ll Do:
• Camp Leader Training Days: Thu 16 & Fri 17 July
• Camp DG Residential: Mon 20 – Fri 24 July
• Lead fun, engaging activities
• Help plan and organise camp events
• Be a role model for younger campers

What You’ll Get:
✨ A rewarding summer experience
✨ Leadership training & volunteer hours
✨ Camp merch (hoodie, T‑shirt & water bottle!)
✨ Transport, meals & activities included
✨ New friends and unforgettable memories

👉 Apply now and tell us why YOU want to be a Young Camp Leader!
🔗 https://forms.office.com/e/NYY9atjAPf
📩 More info: [email protected]
⏳ Applications close Friday 12 June

19/05/2026

🔥 CAMP DG IS BACK FOR 2026! 🔥
Camp DG is returning and it is bigger, bolder, and even more unforgettable.

Get ready for:
• 🏆 Epic team challenges
• 🎮 Games galore
• 🎵 Music, madness, and pure summer chaos
• 📍 One-day events in your local community
• 🌙 An overnight adventure you'll talk about all year

📢 P7 and S1-S6 Camp dates and times are OUT NOW!

Every camper gets:
• 🎁 FREE Camp DG merch
• 🚌 FREE transport
• 🍔 FREE food
• 💯 Totally FREE to take part - no catch, just come along

📣 Tag your pals, spread the word, and get hyped - Summer 2026 is calling!

📝 Sign up today:
https://forms.office.com/e/eisqba9Sy9

Deadline for Sign Ups is Wednesday 17 June

19/05/2026

Be honest… how often is your phone out in class? 📱👀
And what do you really think about AI in school? Helpful? Cheating? A bit of both? 🤖
We’re asking young people to share their thoughts, and we need YOUR opinion.
📱 Anonymous
💬 No right or wrong answers
⏱ Takes just a couple of minutes
📊 Your input could influence future school policies
👉 Have your say here: https://forms.office.com/e/Ljd4h8juvt

29/04/2026

🎧 Have you checked out the latest episode of the Youth Enquiry Service Podcast?

This instalment of the Youth Enquiry Service Podcast shines a light on one of the most important topics for our region: how we support and protect children, young people, and families. This episode features Sharon Telfer, Lead Inspector with the Care Inspectorate and part of the team behind the Joint Children’s Services Inspection in Dumfries and Galloway carried out last November. Sharon shares:

✨ Her reflections from the inspection process
📊 What the findings mean for services across the region
🤝 How partners can work together to strengthen outcomes
👧👦 And, most importantly, what all of this means for children, young people, and families going forward

A thoughtful and insightful conversation that looks ahead to how Dumfries and Galloway can continue to improve support for its youngest residents. 🌟

🎙️ Tune into the Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf_O0D5pLXA

13/04/2026

Wondering what's on offer? 🤔
Our brand‑new Youth Enquiry Service Programme is running right through to June and everything is completely free. No booking needed, just drop in! 🙌

Bring your friends, spread the word, and come get involved. We’d love to see you there! 😊

For the full rundown of activities, check out our updated programme below 👇

01/04/2026

🎧 New Episode Out Now!

The latest instalment of the YES Podcast dives into one of the most vital topics for our region: how we support and protect children, young people, and families.

This episode features Sharon Telfer, Lead Inspector with the Care Inspectorate and a key member of the team behind last November’s Joint Children’s Services Inspection in Dumfries and Galloway.

Sharon discusses:
- her reflections on the inspection process
- what the findings mean for services across the region
- how partners can work together to strengthen outcomes
- and, most importantly, what this means for children, young people, and families moving forward

A thoughtful, forward‑looking conversation about how Dumfries and Galloway can continue improving support for its youngest residents.

If you enjoy this one, you can find all our episodes on Spotify and Apple Podcasts - just search Youth Enquiry Service Podcast.

Prefer to watch? Full video episodes are on YouTube at YESDumfries.

18/03/2026

🐰 Exciting Easter Fun at Youth Enquiry Service! 🌟

We’re thrilled to bring you another brilliant programme of FREE youth work activities this Easter at YES! 🙌

📍 Find us at:
Youth Enquiry Service
DG1 Leisure Complex (Top Floor)
Hoods Loaning, Dumfries

🎨🎮 What’s happening? Toon Camp! Drop‑ins, self‑care sessions, art, games, music, and loads more. There’s something for everyone.

🚨 Check out the poster below for all the details!
👉 Easter fun starts here! 🐣✨

12/03/2026

12/03/2026

Sexual Health D&G is for anyone aged 13 and over.

📞 Need an appointment?
Give them a call on 0345 702 3687 and their team will get you booked in.