When  18 Feb 2012 19 Feb 2012 04:00

Cost   Free (excluding travel to and from Fordell Firs.)

Address Fordell Firs Hillend near Dunfermline KY11 7HQ

Contact Wendy Cook        Email wendy.cook@scouts.org.uk        Phone 020 8433 7207

Gilwell Media Relations team will be running a Scout Speak Up course at Fordell in February 2012.

Tell the world about Scouting

Aimed at youth members aged 15-19, this course is designed to give you the skills to talk about your experiences to a wide variety of audiences and teach you how to carry out campaigns. Gain the confidence to encourage young people to join, adults to volunteer, or raise the profile of Scouting in your community.

Skills for Life

These skills will be useful for the rest of your life and will look great on a CV. And of course, you’ll enjoy a fun-filled weekend with other Scouts your age.

Be Part of Future Campaigns

After the course you will be put in contact with your Region’s ARC Communications 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 we need young people to speak to the media .

Finally, we will also form a networking group to brainstorm and execute ideas for future campaigns.

This means that you can get some media and promotional experience on your CV.

What does the course cover?

• Talking to journalists• Giving radio interviews• Delivering presentations•

Supporting a campaign• Online campaigns/direct lobbying

What qualities do you need?

• Enthusiasm• Motivation and the ability to motivate others• Background knowledge of Scouting• Effective communication skills• Willingness to be trained to develop communications and campaigning skills

Costs

The course, including overnight accommodation and food, is free but you will need to pay your own travelling expenses to and from Fordell Firs. 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

Contact Neil Burn, ARC (Communications) for an application pack and more details - comms@sesscouts.org.uk