{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EAre you a Scout Network member passionate about making the world a better place, earning one of Scouts\u0027 highest awards and building international friendships that will last a lifetime? If so, then the Scouts of the World Award expedition to Ghana might be the perfect trip for you!\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOver a two week period in \u003Cstrong\u003EDecember 2026 - January 2027\u003C/strong\u003E, you\u0027ll work in small groups to deliver a project working closely with the local community in rural Ghana, which will have a significant impact on local lives. You\u0027ll undertake and manage more than 80 hours of project management work, which will earn you your Scouts of the World Award.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou\u0027ll be working alongside local Scouts, community members, and our partner charity \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://villagebyvillage.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Village by Village\u0022\u003EVillage by Village,\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to ensure we all \u2018leave the world a little better than we found it.\u2019\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe closing date for this opportunity is\u003Cstrong\u003E 9am Monday 22 September 2025\u003C/strong\u003E, with shortlisting taking place shortly after this.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u0027ll contact all applicants, whether you\u0027ve been shortlisted or not, prior to interviews on the evenings of Sunday 28 and Monday 29 September 2025. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198e696afe67ce0b046d28f9895f0dc\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Participant application form\u0022\u003EApply to be a participant\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198e6979b037d1b8ab3a1d082427c85\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Leadership team member application form\u0022\u003EApply to be a leadership team member\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe expedition will take place in December 2026 - January 2027 for two weeks.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn Ghana, you\u0027ll undertake a community project in a small group. This will be project managed by you and you\u0027ll work closely with local community members and our partner charity \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://villagebyvillage.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Village by Village\u0022\u003EVillage by Village\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETo get ready for the expedition you\u0027ll participate in two training weekends and attend a SOWA Discovery.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe expedition will cost no more than \u00A31,800. You\u0027ll also need to fundraise for materials needed to undertake your project. 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This will be supported by our partner charity, Village by Village, and your project will work to meet one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhilst in Ghana, you\u2019ll be living amongst local people in the village of Abenta. 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