Youth Opportunity Bureau
Organisation: Scouts
Who: 6-25 years
Cost: £50-100/year
Time: 2-3 hours/week
Contact details:
scouts.org.uk/home
0845 300 1818
Summary:
Scouting encourages young people to go outdoors, be adventurous and be creative, with a focus on skill development and personal leadership.
In their own words:
“Scouts is the UK's biggest mixed youth organisation. We change lives by offering 6- to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others to make a positive impact in communities.”
Skills gained:
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Communication
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Leadership
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Teamwork
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Self management
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Resilience
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Initiative
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Taking responsibility
Further opportunities:
Those who have completed the Queen’s Scout Award can join the Queen’s Scout Working Party and help to organise national events! You can also become a Youth Leader with Scouts.
What you do:
Scouts do a huge range of fun activities - from outdoor expeditioning and adventurous activities to creative performances and leadership training. Scouting is all about fun and adventure! Scouts work towards the Queen’s Scout Award, which is made up of 4 sections:
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18 nights away scouting
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completing 6 activities from the ‘international, environment and values’ list
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undertaking challenges (skill, physical, service, expedition and residential – like Gold DofE)
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presenting your journey
Why do it:
Scouts is an amazing way to grow as a leader, and try loads of different activities. You can gain lots of awards and qualifications that will show off your skills and dedication to employers.
