Scout Speak up – is a course that trains you to ‘Tell the world about Scouting’
· this course is designed to give you the skills and confidence to talk about your experiences to a wide variety of audiences and teach you how to carry out campaigns.
· it’s aimed at youth members aged 15-19,
What does the course cover?
• Talking to journalists
• Giving radio interviews
• Delivering presentations
• Supporting a campaign
• Online campaigns/direct lobbying
• Giving radio interviews
• Delivering presentations
• Supporting a campaign
• Online campaigns/direct lobbying
Skills for Life
· These skills will be useful for the rest of your life and will look great on a CV - you’ll get real media and promotional experience on your CV!
· And of course, you’ll enjoy a fun-filled weekend with other Scouts your age.
Be Part of Future Campaigns
· You’ll be put in contact with your Region’s ARC Communications (that’s me) who will proactively work with you to make the most of your newfound skills.
· You will also be contacted by Scottish Headquarters from time to time when they need young people to speak to the media for them.
· You’ll be invited to join a group who will work on ideas for promoting scouting – you’ll get involved in the brainstorming of ideas and the execution of these ideas as future campaigns.
Camp details and cost
· The course, including overnight accommodation and food, is free
· You will need to pay your own travelling expenses to and from Fordell Firs – however there may be money available from region if there are problems with this costs.
· Some participants will camp; others will stay in indoor accommodation.
· Full pre-course information will be distributed prior to the events.
How To Book Your Place
Download the application form - http://www.scouts-scotland.org.uk/media/943002/scout_speak_up_couse_registration_form.docx
Fill in the form and email it Wendy Cook on wendy.cook@scouts.org.uk
Can you please copy me in to your email just so I know if anyone from the region has applied
Hope to see you on the course.
Melanie Williams
Assistant Regional Commisioner (Communications)
East Scotland Region
Scot Char No. SC002208
tel: 01383 824581