Can you Think Big?
The Think Big Programme
On 9th March,O2 working with UK Youth and the National Youth Agency, launched Think Big - a new social action programme supporting young people who want to make a positive difference in their communities UK Youth will be heading up all of the training involved in the project, providing young people and their O2 helpers with all the tools they need to run a successful programme and to become inspired to reach their full potential.
Think Big wants to hear from young people with bright ideas for projects that will bring people together and benefit communities. Successful applicants will receive a £300 grant towards project costs and a days training with Uk Youth in the skills they will need to get their idea up and running. If this project is a success, they will then have the opportunity to apply for an additional grant of up to £2500, and four days leadership training. O2 employees will support the projects by volunteering as on-line helpers and mentors.
The Think Big programme focuses on young people aged from 13 to 25 and Uk Youth will be providing all the relevant training they need to elevate their skills, ensuring they get the very best out of themselves and their projects. UK Youth will help support the young people in developing leadership skills, to become positive role models, to build self confidence and will help to challenge negative perceptions and stereotypes that exist about young people, with the aim to bring about lasting positive change.
Think Big aims to harness the incredible talents of young people to bring together in their communities. The Think Big team wants to help young people make the most of their potential and inspire others. If they've got a great project idea, we'll help them get it off the ground. We'll give them support, training and funding to make it work.
For any general enquiries or information about the Think Big programme please feel free to email kate@ukyouth.org
or visit www.o2thinkbig.co.uk
On 9th March,O2 working with UK Youth and the National Youth Agency, launched Think Big - a new social action programme supporting young people who want to make a positive difference in their communities UK Youth will be heading up all of the training involved in the project, providing young people and their O2 helpers with all the tools they need to run a successful programme and to become inspired to reach their full potential.
Think Big wants to hear from young people with bright ideas for projects that will bring people together and benefit communities. Successful applicants will receive a £300 grant towards project costs and a days training with Uk Youth in the skills they will need to get their idea up and running. If this project is a success, they will then have the opportunity to apply for an additional grant of up to £2500, and four days leadership training. O2 employees will support the projects by volunteering as on-line helpers and mentors.
The Think Big programme focuses on young people aged from 13 to 25 and Uk Youth will be providing all the relevant training they need to elevate their skills, ensuring they get the very best out of themselves and their projects. UK Youth will help support the young people in developing leadership skills, to become positive role models, to build self confidence and will help to challenge negative perceptions and stereotypes that exist about young people, with the aim to bring about lasting positive change.
Think Big aims to harness the incredible talents of young people to bring together in their communities. The Think Big team wants to help young people make the most of their potential and inspire others. If they've got a great project idea, we'll help them get it off the ground. We'll give them support, training and funding to make it work.
For any general enquiries or information about the Think Big programme please feel free to email kate@ukyouth.org
or visit www.o2thinkbig.co.uk
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