How it works
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How it works
Young people engaged with the project are encouraged to talk to us about the types of reward activities available. The number of credits that a young person receives will vary according to the type of activity undertaken.
Once sufficient credits have been earned, the young person, guided by a member of the team, can choose to spend them on a desired reward activity. The amount of credits required will be based upon the cost of the activity and the amount of staff / volunteer time needed to run it. Credit earning activities are split into four categories, with credits awarded for every hour you spend on them.
Activities
Credit earning activities are split into four categories, with credits awarded for every hour you spend on them.
Community Based
- 2 credits per hour
- Contributing within the local community.
- This might include gardening, decorating, volunteering at a local event.
Discipline Based
- 1 credit per hour
- This will require a level of discipline and might include martial arts, cadets, chess club, football training.
Character/team building
- 1 credit per hour
- These activities involve working together as a team or doing something as an individual developing your character, such as mountain biking, team problem solving activities, fun-runs.
Vocational
- 2 credits per hour
- These activities involve doing something practical towards achieving employment, such as volunteering, work placements, apprenticeships. We will start talking to you about these activities once you are 15 years old or over.