To encourage service to individuals and to the community.
How long?
Bronze: 3 or 6 months.
Silver: 6 months (or 12 if the participant is a
direct entrant and decides not to do 12 months in the skills or physical recreation sections).
Gold: 12 months (or 18 if the participant is a direct
entrant and decides not to do 18 months in the skills or physical recreation sections).
REMEMBER: These are only minimum timescales, you
are bound to get a lot out of helping other people and many participants continue even after they have finished their award!
And what will I do?
The list below is extremely long, and even if it
isn't on the list, you can probably do it as well! There are just four stages to follow.
1. Initial Briefing: You will have a meeting with an appropriate person and your award leader and discuss what you
will be doing, what you plan to achieve and how/when you will be assessed for your award.
2. Training: You will undertake some training that will help you give service to others, this may be informal,
or could lead to a nationally recognised qualification.
3. Practical Service: This is the most important part of the service section. You will give you time voluntarily and
regularly as discussed in your initial briefing.
4. Assessment: This will be another meeting with your award leader and an appropriate person to discuss what
you have done, sign your book and talk about future opportunities. This could also be a more formal affair if you want.
Points to remember; As with all parts of the award
the service section needs to be voluntary and not involve anything that counts towards your degree.
I'm Unimaginative - give me a list of stuff
to do!:
