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!
Children’s Hearings Scotland welcomes the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill, which has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament.
The Minister for Children, Young People and the Promise has announced the reappointment of Sean Austin and Katie Docherty as members of the Children’s Hearings Scotland Board.
Elliot Jackson, National Convener of Children’s Hearings Scotland, and volunteers serving in the hearings system have given compelling evidence at the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry.
