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RIBI ready for National Citizen Service

RIBI ready for National Citizen Service

Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland (RIBI) is delighted to announce that it will be delivering National Citizen Service Green, part of the coalition government’s Big Society vision, in partnership with the Field Studies Council (FSC) and Action. Rotary clubs in pilot areas across England* will provide 16 year olds with environmental opportunities and […]

Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland (RIBI) is delighted to announce that it will be delivering National Citizen Service Green, part of the coalition government’s Big Society vision, in partnership with the Field Studies Council (FSC) and Action.

Rotary clubs in pilot areas across England* will provide 16 year olds with environmental opportunities and experiences which will improve their confidence, self-esteem and leadership. Participants will complete two weeks of residential, one week of non-residential and 30 hours of part time community action including making an action plan.

The pilots are expected to start in June 2011. With strong links in schools and local communities and a strong commitment to creating opportunities for youngsters, RIBI has the experience, the knowledge and the drive to deliver NCS Green.

Thanks to a great partnership with the FSC, it is hoped that this venture will bring together youngsters of all backgrounds who will enjoy being involved with social action projects in their community.

Denis Spiller, Chair of RIBI Youth Opportunities, said: “This is a wonderful boost for all young people across the UK. Although starting in selected pilot areas, I am sure the NCS will be successful and will expand. This will be a challenge for everyone, young people must commit to putting their best foot forward. Our youngsters will design a social action project in a week and then make it happen. It is not often that anyone can have such a hands-on opportunity to make a big difference and I am glad that RIBI is working with FSC and Action to make this happen.

“Having watched young people progress through the RIBI Youth Opportunities which are on offer, I know the difference these experiences can make. The increased confidence, energy and determination to succeed is evident in all participants and I have every confidence that everyone will benefit from NCS.”

Would you like to help youngsters grow and develop? Contact your local Rotary club and find out how to join in, make a difference, have fun and enjoy making new friends.

*Pilot areas are Bradford; Hull and North East Lincolnshire; Manchester and Salford; and Tower Hamlets.

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