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However, all adult volunteers are encouraged to complete additional learning relevant to their roles and to their own interests.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E16.5.2.2 Requirements\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA volunteer with a full role may choose to complete a Wood Badge. The Wood Badge is awarded only once, though volunteers are encouraged to continue developing their skills.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll Wood Badge learning is in addition to the relevant Growing Roots learning and is included in Branching Out. 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