NCS
The National Citizen Service programme allows young people to show what they are capable of through their summer programme, after your GCSE exams.
"Designed specially for 16 and 17 year olds, the NCS experience will give you a clearer idea of what you want from your future. We’ll help you realise that big, exciting things can come from feeling a little bit overwhelmed.
...No, seriously, it’s all good. Remember, No. We. Can. Show yourself exactly what you’re made of!
On NCS, you’ll mix with a new crowd, and take on fresh challenges together. Before you know it, you’ll be rooting for each other, as you all tackle your own little hurdles.
Along the way, you’ll also get a taste for independence and pick up skills that’ll help you smash your future goals.
And if that’s not enough for you, you’ll also be given a platform to have your voice heard and pursue a passion project.
What is it really???
A 5 day residential where you take part in outdoor activities each day like speedboating, gorge-walking, rock climbing, depending on where you are based
A 5 day residential staying in University digs
Back home, you take part in an action project to make a difference in your local community.
Why bother?
It's fun.
Not just fun, really amazing.
Plus employers and universities love things like DofE and National Citizen Service because it says a lot about you as a person and makes you stand out from the crowd.