{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThere are many activities young people can do to complete their King\u0027s Scout Award, Chief Scout\u0027s Awards and Duke of Edinburgh\u0027s Awards.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThey\u0027re free to choose activities for each section of their Top Award that are relevant and interesting to them. 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DofE Leaders can also enrol their groups and explore new skills themselves.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIBM SkillsBuild offers:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EQuick sign-up with just an email address\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChoose from an extensive selection of 1000\u002B free courses and certifications to complete the Skills section of your award and for personal enrichment\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECourses cover diverse topics such as preparing for your first job, Artificial intelligence Fundamentals and Explorations into Mindfulness\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEarn recognised qualifications and digital badges to enhance CVs\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EKey features:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProgress tracking online for easy monitoring\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EParticipants are able to share their progress with their DofE Award Assessor\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIBM SkillsBuild is a testament to IBMs commitment to equipping everyone with the skills for today\u0027s businesses\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EExplore how DofE leaders can utilise IBM SkillsBuild to deliver the Skills section, and how participants and leaders can \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/shop/ibm-skillsbuild/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022IBM SkillsBuild (DofE.org)\u0022\u003Esign up at IBM SkillsBuild\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Free online IBM courses"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EVolunteering Opportunities\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are the current opportunities on offer under the Volunteering section.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022wp-block-paragraph\u0022\u003EWildlife Wise is a team on the Suffolk Coast who work with residents and visitors to prevent disturbance and damage to Suffolk\u2019s internationally-important wildlife and habitats.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022wp-block-paragraph\u0022\u003EThe Suffolk coast is totally unique and with incredible habitats formed by its dynamic and ever-changing coast. We have vast estuaries of mudflats, saltmarsh, reedbeds and sea grass . Unusual shingle and sand beaches with highly specialised plants and curious creatures. There are lagoons, freshwater wetlands, heathlands and much more.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022wp-block-paragraph\u0022\u003EFor more information about the projects and to contact for volunteer opportunities visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https://wildlifewise.co.uk/about/\u0022 title=\u0022Wildlife Wise\u0022\u003EWildlife Wise\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Wildlife Wise (Suffolk)"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EExpedition opportunities\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are the current opportunities on offer under the Expedition section.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDiscovery Sailing Project is pleased to offer the following Gold DofE Expedition opportunities to Explorers, Young Leaders and Network members of the Scout Association.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDates\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EExpedition 1, Easter, 30th March \u2013 8th April\u003Cbr\u003EExpedition 2, Summer, 23rd July \u2013 1st August\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProgramme\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 10-day/9-night programme ensures sufficient time for:\u003Cbr\u003EDay 1 Arrival, orientation and safety\u003Cbr\u003EDay 2 to 3 Crew training (sailing skills development)\u003Cbr\u003EDay 4 to 5 Practice expedition\u003Cbr\u003EDay 6 to 9 The qualifying expedition\u003Cbr\u003EDay 10 Expedition presentation and departure\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDestinations\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDestinations are subject to weather constraints but visits to ports in Northern France, the Channel Islands and the UK are anticipated.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe cost of the Expedition is \u00A31000. This is substantially less than other local providers offering DofE Gold Expedition Courses of a similar duration. If cost is an issue, please email office@dsp.uk.com to discuss; no young person is to be excluded on the basis of affordability and we will explore options that may help to mitigate some of the costs of this course.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe price of this Expedition will include all fuel, marina and onboard food costs (including the cost of the\u0026nbsp;food purchased by the participants as part of their expedition brief).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt will not include travel Insurance, travel to and from our base at Universal Marina (SO31 7ZN), where the\u0026nbsp;Expeditions will start and finish, and any on shore costs (admissions, onshore food, bus fares etc.).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EQualifications and experience\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EParticipants with no prior yachting shorebased qualifications will need to complete the RYA Essential\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENavigation and Seamanship Course before the start of the course. This is done online with City Sailing, takes\u0026nbsp;around 8 hours (split over a number of sessions) and will cost around \u00A385 \u2013 a discount code will be provided.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll participants aged 18 or over at the time of the Expedition will need to have a Scout DBS check, and\u0026nbsp;complete the Scout Associations initial training. All Young leaders will have already done this, but some\u003Cbr\u003ENetwork members may not.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe will be particularly interested in participants who have completed their Day Skipper Practical and would\u0026nbsp;like to have a leading responsibility for expedition planning and delivery.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVolunteers and assessors\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETwo members of volunteer Sea Staff will remain with the yacht for the duration of the project. 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We run weekends, long weekends and week-long activities from March to October each year taking many Scout groups out to sea, awarding RYA start yachting and competent crew qualifications where appropriate or higher level awards such as Watch Leader or Day Skipper for limited numbers of returning participants.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe are also DofE AAP licensed to run Bronze, Silver and Gold expeditions and residential experiences including trips across the channel, North Sea and to the Channel Islands.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor further information check out the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.offshore.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Offshore homepage\u0022\u003EOffshore website\u003C/a\u003E or email Danny Ward, AAP Manager, on \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:Danny.Ward@armymail.mod.uk\u0022\u003EDanny.Ward@armymail.mod.uk\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Adventures Offshore"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDiscovery Sailing Project is offering 2 KSA / Gold DofE Expedition opportunities:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFriday 24 July (1400) to Sunday 2nd August (1100)\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESaturday 22nd August (1400) to Monday 31st August (1100)\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 10-day/9-night programme ensures sufficient time for:\u003Cbr\u003EDay 1 \u2013 Arrival, orientation and safety\u003Cbr\u003EDay 2 to 3 \u2013 Crew training (sailing skills development)\u003Cbr\u003EDay 4 to 5 \u2013 A practice expedition\u003Cbr\u003EDay 6 to 9 \u2013 The qualifying expedition\u003Cbr\u003EDay 10 \u2013 Expedition presentation and departure\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe expedition will start and finish at Universal Marina, Crableck Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton. SO31 7ZN. Destinations are subject to weather constraints, but visits to ports in Northern France, the Channel Islands and the UK are anticipated.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe cost is \u00A31000. It covers all fuel, marina and onboard food costs (including the cost of the food purchased by the participants as part of their expedition brief). It also covers the use of wet weather gear and other personal safety equipment. It does not cover personal travel insurance, and any on shore costs (admission/hire costs, onshore food, bus fares etc.).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECandidates will be required to complete the RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Course before the start of the\u0026nbsp;course. 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It is aimed at Explorer Scouts (ages 14\u201318) and Network Scouts (18\u201324), bringing together hundreds of young people from across the UK for a four-day camping experience. First launched in 1995 as a smaller Venture Scout event, it has grown into a well-established and highly anticipated fixture in the Scout calendar, known for its energetic, inclusive atmosphere and strong sense of community.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe event combines a wide range of adventurous and social activities, including water sports, outdoor challenges, and more light-hearted or creative options, all organised so participants can try everything. Evenings focus on entertainment such as discos, themed nights, and large campfires, with fancy dress playing a big role each year. Activities are often spread across different locations on the island, adding variety and a sense of exploration.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPre-Event\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EBefore the event, participants will be required to attend the following Zoom meetings:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003C!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-list: Ignore;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font: 7.0pt \u0027Times New Roman\u0027;\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003EBriefing\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-list: Ignore;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font: 7.0pt \u0027Times New Roman\u0027;\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E2 x team meetings\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003C!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-list: Ignore;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font: 7.0pt \u0027Times New Roman\u0027;\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003EPre-event \u2013 1 week beforehand\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u00A330 \u2013 This covers your food for the weekend.\u0026nbsp;You\u2019ll need to cover your own costs for travelling to and from the island.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKit List\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EYou will need to bring all of their own personal kit and equipment for the duration of the event. 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