At CHS, we recruit, train and support volunteer Panel Members who make legal decisions with and for children and young people in children’s hearings.
You may have heard of us being referred to as the Children’s Panel too.
If you are a good listener, have empathy, are trustworthy and can show compassion, volunteering for CHS may be the role for you!
Take our quick quiz to find out if you can apply to be a Panel Member.
The role of a Panel Member is to listen and make legal decisions with and for infants, children and young people in Scotland.
Tell us what you think!
At CHS we are always looking at new ways to improve and the best way for us to do this, is for you to tell us!
CHS’s new Experts by Experience young advisers took to the stage at the Rise Up conference in Glasgow, showcasing their work and their ambition to improve the Children’s Hearings System.
Children’s Hearings Scotland has introduced a practice guide helping volunteers to support older children in hearings.
CHS welcomes three new Board members with extensive experience of advocating for children's rights.
