Why Take Part?
A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE
Over the course of a year, participants in the Leadership for Life Award make new and lasting friendships, test themselves in the great outdoors and then plan and deliver a local community project. Receiving the Award crowns a year of achievement and personal growth.
"It pushed me physically, mentally and stretched my comfort zone immensely."
"It's a fantastic experience to do Leadership for Life - it's one of the best things you can do - it's character building."
"There is no other Programme like it - it's such an excellent opportunity to develop your team working skills."
"The feeling you get when you see the reaction of people you help is great - it's been really good to put something back into the community."
By taking part in the Award you will:
- develop your talents through gaining experience of working in and leading a team, devising a strategy for your team, delivering presentations, fundraising, persuading people, networking and completing a project which benefits your local community
- enhance your CV
- learn skills which will help you in work and when studying
- make new friends with people from neighbouring communities thus breaking down barriers
- give something back to your school
- help other people in your local community
