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Aim : To learn how to give useful service to others.
Introduction
Participants are required to train for or give service to others. Consideration should first be given to the proposed form of practical service to be followed and then to the training required so that the Service can be undertaken with competence and insight.
The training may take the form of either briefing or guidance sessions leading directly to practical service of a non-specialized nature, or of a specialized training course as preparation for practical service in that field.
Forms of Service
Community Service with a substantial element of practical service
Service requiring courses of specialized training which do not lead to specific qualifications
Service requiring specific qualifications.
Duration
Participants must undergo briefing and then undertake practical service for a stipulated period.
Bronze - At least 15 hours spread over at least 3 months
Silver - At least 30 hours spread over at least 6 months
Gold - At least 100 hours spread over at least 12 months
Supervision
Bronze - Projects are carried out under the immediate supervision of an adult social worker or an experienced volunteer
Silver - There should be less need for project to be under close supervision, but arrangements for periodic checks should be made
Gold - Participants should be mature enough to engage in any project and participate in activity planning with proper briefing and adequate supervision
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