Youth Opportunity Bureau
Organisation: National Citizen Service
Who: 15-18 years
Cost: £40
Time: 3-4 weeks
Contact details:
ncsyes.co.uk
020 3476 4400
Summary:
NCS is a 3-4 week holiday programme that develops leadership skills and gives you the opportunity to organise your own social action project about a cause you care about.
In their own words:
“National Citizen Service (NCS) is an experience you really don't want to miss. If you're 15 to 17 years-old, this is your chance to embark on exhilarating challenges, make your mark and build skills for work and life. Don't. Miss. Out.”
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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Problem-solving
Further opportunities:
Get exclusive access to the NCS Graduates’ Opportunities Hub. Apply for International Citizen Service and go overseas for 10-12 weeks - you fundraise only £800 for the experience!
What you do:
You can sign-up for NCS online. NCS is divided into 4 parts:
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Week 1 - adventurous activities at an outdoors centre
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Week 2 - spend a week away cooking and budgeting for yourself and learning key leadership skills
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Weeks 3 + 4 - plan, fundraise and deliver a social action project
Your social action project is up to you - you could organise a charity gig, sports day or community picnic. Dream big!
Why do it:
NCS is nationally recognised by universities and employers as a programme that develops young people into leaders. You will gain many useful skills and support your local community by volunteering.
