Young Civic Award

Volunteering

Aim

Making a difference to other people’s lives.

Method

Any activity, which benefits other people, the environment or the community can count.

Examples

• Helping with youth group activities
• Taking part in fundraising events
• Helping with a decorating or gardening project
• Peer group support work
• Caring for someone, including family
• Looking after pets
• Community art and environment projects

Physical

Aim

To take part and show improvement in some form of physical activity.

Method

• Choose a physical activity
• Participate on a regular basis
• Take part with interest and enthusiasm
• Show improvement through increased fitness and/or skill and/or knowledge

Examples

• Keep fit through running/aerobics/multi-gym etc
• Multi-sports taster sessions
• Training with/playing in a team
• Learning to swim and improving
• Water sports, climbing, mountain biking
• Dance and gymnastics
• Skating, skateboarding, skiing and surfing
• Racket and club sports

Skills

Aim

To learn a new skill, discover a hidden talent or develop an existing interest.

Method

• Choose a non-physical interest
• Participate on a regular basis
• Take part with interest and enthusiasm
• Show improvement through increased skill and/or  knowledge

Examples

• Music: listening, playing or singing
• Arts and crafts
• Computers and information technology
• Drama, films or video
• Fishing, pool, darts
• Needlecraft, woodwork, DIY
• Collections: stamps, coins or programmes
• First aid course

Expedition

Aim

To take part in an adventurous journey in a group.

Method

With a suitably qualified adult accompanying/supervising, carry out a journey involving non motorised travel by walking,

cycling, sailing or canoeing. The journey must take place in 1 day and last for 3 hours.

Preparations

• Ideas for journeys
• Learning to navigate
• What to wear and carry
• Action in an emergency
• Things to see and do
• Caring for the environment
• Planning the journey
• Outdoor activity skills