International Opportunities for Leaders
If there are any Guiders who would like to lead or help with an International trip, or you are just interested in finding out more, there are plenty of opportunities available. Please contact Sally-Ann or Vicky, County International Advisers, or e-mail us for further information.
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Japan Cultural Exchange 15th – 28th January 2009
Opportunity for active young adult members of Girlguiding UK with an interest in sustainable development
The Girl Scouts of Japan have again invited us to participate in their cultural exchange programme, on the theme of sustainable development. The fortnight long programme will include experiencing Japanese culture through traditional ceremonies and visits to shrines and temples. The programme will be hosted by members of Girl Scouts of Japan to ensure a unique international Guiding experience is had. We have been offered places for eighteen active members aged 18 – 35. If you have already experienced a Japanese cultural exchange, please do not apply. Participants need to:
Be a Girlguiding UK member aged between 18 and 35 years (at time of travel)
Have some international experience
Have an interest in sustainable development/environmental issues
Be willing to work as part of a team
Have an interest in Japanese culture and way of life
Be in good physical condition
And be happy to follow a Japanese diet, which includes raw fish (sushi)
The programme registration fee is approximately £300. Additionally, the participant will need to pay half the cost of the flight (around £400), the cost of travelling to a briefing in the UK prior to the event, travel to the airport, travel insurance and any personal costs relating to free time in Japan , any group uniform, communications etc.
To apply, please complete the UK registration form (see link below) electronically and return it by email to your Country/Region International Adviser together with a reference letter from your Commissioner by August 30th. 2008. Your Country/Region International Adviser’s email address is: martinbandc@tesco.net alternatively, you can send a paper copy to her at: Chris Martin, Solent, Mill Lane , Eastry, Sandwich , Kent CT13 0LF.
There will be a paper selection followed by a meeting with your Country/Region IA at the Region Office on Saturday September 13th 2008. The successful candidates will be notified by their Country/Region by the end of September 2008.
Successful applicants will be expected to attend a briefing weekend on 8 – 9 November 2008 at Pax Lodge.
If further information is required, please contact the PA to the Head of Guiding Development on 020 7834 6242 ext 314.
International Commissioner Su Hassall
http://www.girlguidinglaser.org.uk/files/Japan%20Cultural%20Exchange%20Application%20form.pdf
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I own 13 acres at Funtington and at present the Westbourne Girl Guides use it for camps, I would like to offer the same to other local guides groups. My father in -law used to facilitate this many years ago apparently. The land is at Adsdean , Funtington and we breed Alpacas at the moment but there is lots of room.
Please let my wife and I know if you would be interested.
Regards
Bruce Ives
PS. I am the Police Community Support Officer for Fishbourne ,Bosham ,Chidham,
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Closing date 31st July 2008
Don’t miss this opportunity to see your Rainbows in the Special Birthday edition!
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If you cannot make the 7th June, CHQ are running a training at Foxlease on the weekend of 13th to 15th June. The contact at CHQ is Jemma Lerner, Jemma.lerner@girlguiding.org.uk
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