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PROJECTS and AWARDS
In addition to the awards programme there are extra
national projects which the boys in Company and Seniors can take part in.
Duke Of Edinburgh Award
www.theaward.org
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a flexible initiative that
enables young people aged 14-25 to realise their potential. The programme gives
a personal challenge to participants at three different levels Bronze, Silver
and Gold.
Each level of Award has four Sections, which offer
opportunities to do anything from mastering computer skills to organising and
doing a trek overseas:
- Service – to encourage service to individuals and the
community, and a sense of responsibility to other members of the community.
- Skills – to encourage development of personal
interests, and social and practical skills
- Physical Recreation – to encourage participation and
improvement in physical activity, to establish a lasting active lifestyle.
- Expeditions – to encourage a spirit of adventure and
discovery, self reliance, planning, organisation, determination, shared
responsibility, teamwork, leadership and presentation skills.
- Residential Project (Gold level only) – to broaden
experience through the company of others who are not known to them. Build
relationships and work towards shared goals, communication skills.
The nature of the programme offers participants a wide range of choices
depending on their personal preferences, abilities and opportunities.
It usually takes participants between 6-12 months
to complete a Bronze Award; 12-18 months for a Silver Award and 18-24 months for
a Gold Award. It may take less time for completion of the Silver or Gold Awards
if the participant holds the preceding Award. All Awards must be completed by
the participant’s 25th birthday
International Team
www.boys-brigade.org.uk/iteam.htm
The
International Team (The I-Team) is a specially trained team of young Officers aged
between 16 and 26 who have adopted the aim of promoting global youthwork in all
BB work.
The I-Team are
charged with creating and carrying out Global awareness projects such as 'Palm
in Palm'.
www.palminpalm.org.uk
The projects take the message and programmes for International Awareness to the
BB across the country, for use in Districts, Battalions, Companies, Training and
Queen's Badge work.
As an I-Team member, you
receive full training and join a lively and friendly team of young people. You
help prepare and deliver internationally themed projects to the BB across the
country and at the same time enjoy yourselves!
New Horizons
www.boys-brigade.org.uk/leaders/projects/weekend.htm
New Horizons, is a young leaders weekend held twice a
year at Felden Lodge, filled with fun and fellowship.
The current groups that meet during New Horizons are:
- International Team
- KJC
- Web Support
KGVI www.boys-brigade.org.uk/leaders/training/kgvi.htm
KGVI is a residential training course aimed
at young leaders, male or female, aged between 17 and 19 who are working in any
section of a BB company, including an Amicus Group.
This course for potential officers covers all
of the requirements of officer training but in greater depth. In addition, time
is spent on Christian teaching, bible studies and aspects of personal faith
development. Over the years, many companies have benefited from their young
leaders attending KGVI training.
The Course is run over 2 weeks, 12 months
apart. Dates for the first week are normally 3rd week in August, with dates for
the second week last week in July or first week in August. and aims to
enable participants to deliver the BB mission by equipping them with the skills,
knowledge and attitudes to work effectively with children and young people.
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