Youth Opportunity Bureau
Organisation: Boys' Brigade
Who: 5-18 years
Cost: Variable (£1-2/week)
Time: 2-3 hours/week
Contact details:
boys-brigade.org.uk
01442 288558
Summary:
The Boys’ Brigade provides meeting groups for boys where they take part in a range of fun and developmental activities, while encouraging young people to serve their communities.
In their own words:
“The Boys’ Brigade are committed to seeing lives enriched by supporting children and young people to reach their full potential by providing opportunities to meet together and engage in a range of fun and developmental activities and experiences.”
Skills gained:
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Communication
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Leadership
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Teamwork
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Planning
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Independence
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Taking responsibility
Further opportunities:
You can train to become a youth leader with your local company – gaining skills and knowledge along the way.
What you do:
At the Boys’ Brigade you take part in a huge range of activities - from trying new sports, learning new skills like computer programming to volunteering in the local community. Boys work towards their Queen’s Badge which requires them to:
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take part in training
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take responsibility within the BB or the church
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volunteer in the community
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develop interests (skills, physical, expedition)
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attend a residential
Why do it:
As part of the Boys’ Brigade, you’ll have the chance to meet loads of other likeminded young people and develop leadership skills and personal values that will prepare you for adult life. You will also be able to complete other awards, like the DofE, as part of the BB.
Boys' Brigade
