Provider: Newbattle Abbey College
Newbattle Abbey College runs (and supports approved delivery partners to run) a Forest and Outdoor Learning Awards (FOLAs) SCQF Skills levels 2 – 5 for… more
Provider: SQA
Our Cycling Awards equip learners with the skills to check, maintain and ride their cycles safely.Learners develop awareness of the main safety requirements… more
Provider: Children’s University
By the time a child turns 18 they will have spent just 9% of their waking life in a classroom. Children’s University is all about recognising and unlocking… more
Provider: CVQO
The CVQO BTEC in Teamwork and Personal Development in the Community (SCQF Level 5) is achieved by thousands of youth group members each year and is one of its… more
Jake has volunteered with the British Red Cross for just over 18 months. Jake is from Elgin and is part of the local Emergency Response team. Whilst volunteering for the British Red Cross Jake has helped to deliver food parcels and care packages as part of the winter weather response, sometimes driving up to 100 miles in a shift to deliver packages to a small number of people.
Jake was also deployed to assist when the town of Keith found itself without gas in early 2021. With the temperature falling and large numbers of households needing assistance Jake worked helping the community turn off gas supplies for safety, offering advice and practical support.
Jake has now completed all of the training required to become an Operational Team Leader and is waiting for the opportunity to put his skills to the test! The RED programmes skills self-assessment has helped Jake to identify the skills he has gained whilst volunteering. The clear breakdown of what skills build into each competency was a real help.
The RED programme is a three tier accreditation scheme, designed with the help of young volunteers to encourage, retain and develop skills in young volunteers. Initially a certificate to Recognise the achievement of volunteering the scheme moves on to Empower young volunteers by assisting them to identify and measure competencies, skills and knowledge they have gained through volunteering. The final stage is designed to Develop young volunteers ethical leadership skills. The scheme is open to all young volunteers within the organisation.
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