Your August 2018 Newsletter

August, 2018

“If happiness is the goal – and it should be, then adventures should be top priority.” – Richard Branson

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership

Community heroes do good work because they are inspired to, not for the recognition

Unique in Canada, the TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are designed to recognize the achievements of youth who are making a difference and help them realize their educational goals.

After all, today’s community-minded students are tomorrow’s leaders. Have you made your community a better place? Then we want to hear from you. You may qualify for one of our Community Scholarships.

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Duke of Ed Youth Committee of Calgary

What is the Duke of Edinburgh’s Youth Committee of Calgary?

At the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award - Alberta, we are missing a critical voice at the table: Your voice. The voice of youth.

Are you passionate about and willing to share your experience, knowledge, and skills to improve the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Calgary?

Are you interested in a leadership opportunity that will serve you in your future career as well as Volunteer Hours towards your Award?

Apply here

HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO RACK UP THOSE VOLUNTEER HOURS

COCHRANE AG SOCIETY PARK IS SEEKING OUT VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR COUNTRY FAIR

August 17, 18, 19, 2018

COME VOLUNTEER WITH US!

Your passionate volunteer traits:

· Energetic and outgoing

· Unwavering commitment

· 16+ years old

· Love supporting local events

· Enjoy the country atmosphere

· Can handle 4-hour shifts minimum

Have fun, meet great people and enjoy the country atmosphere!

Email us asap at [email protected]

or contact Nancy Beaton at 403-703-2273

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Look there! It's Duke of Edinburgh's Award participants doing great things!

Question on our mind

What is the biggest barrier you face in completing the Award

Time

Select

Money

Select

Finding Opportunities

Select

Fear/Hesitation to try something

Select

Transportation

Select

Location

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Paperwork (Filling in the book)

Select

August 11th - 20th, 2018

Hike the Rockies!

Global Duke of Ed survey about stereotypes surrounding young people

Are young people lazy, entitled and narcissistic?

What do you think?

There are a lot of labels and stereotypes surrounding young people today. Do people around the world really think they are true…or far from it? While we do not necessarily agree with the statement above, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is conducting a Global Survey to find out, and we want to know what you think.

If you’re over 25 and work with the Award and/or young people, or you work generally within business, education, government, community or other such areas, please tell us your thoughts here

If you’re aged between 16 – 25, we would love to hear from you here

Are there other people that you think we should hear from? We want to try and get the opinions of as many people as possible, so please do share the surveys as widely as you can.

And remember to share it with any Award participants, leaders or supporters that you know, as well as anyone else who may be interested in giving us their thoughts.

Thanks for your support – We look forward to sharing results at the end of the year!