The Journey 2012: Dates Below!

Venture Scotland is now running a new 12 month programme of personal development and volunteering for young people called 'The Journey'. The different stages of the course are as follows:

CHALLENGE (Stage One): The first stage of the Journey is an intensive 5-day experience that will challenge young people to step out of their comfort zone by completing two activity days and a weekend residential in the Borders. This stage will be repeated regularly so that young people have lots of different chances to start off the programme.

ADVENTURE (Stage Two): Young people will complete two 5-day wilderness residentials and a programme of regular personal development activities that inspire them to discover new skills and establish a healthy routine.

LEADERSHIP (Stage Three): Young people will take the lead in organising two brilliant expeditions and a presentation evening when they will receive the different awards they have been working towards.

COMMUNITY (Stage Four): During the final stage of the Journey, young people will get involved in volunteering for Venture Scotland over a 6 month period. At the same time we will offer support for them to pursue education, employment and training opportunities.

2012:

Wednesday 25th January - Planning Evening, Edinburgh

Planning for upcoming Community Volunteers Training Weekend

Staff: Niamh Condren, Gillian McDiarmid

Volunteers: Satya, Stuart, Liz R

Fri 27th 5pm - Sun 29th 7pm January - Community Volunteeers Training Weekend, Edinburgh/Glasgow

Weekend for participants who have moved into Stage 4 and become Community Volunteers

Staff: Niamh Condren, Gillian McDiarmid

Volunteer Driver:                      

Venture Volunteers: Satya

Wednesday 8th February 2pm-4pm - Edinburgh Open Day

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Community Volunteers:

Tuesday 14th February 2pm-4pm - Glasgow Open Day

Staff: Neil Schofield

Community Volunteers:

Wednesday 15th February 9.30am - 5.30pm - Activity Day, Edinburgh

Meet at the office at Norton Park. Activity could be weasling, climbing or beach day. Lunch will be provided

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers: Paul C

Community Volunteer: Tomas B

Thursday 16th February 9.30am - 5.30pm - Activity Day, Edinburgh

Meet at the office at Norton Park. Activity could be weasling, climbing or beach day. Lunch will be provided

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers: Paul C

Community Volunteer: Hannah B

Friday 17th Feb 2pm - Sun 19th Feb 7pm - CHALLENGE TRIP Edinburgh

Meet at the office at 2pm. You will be away for the weekend on a residential trip to a bothy in the Borders. The trip will involve games, hillwalking and a high ropes course.

Staff: Jerome Kyndt, James Hodges

Volunteers: Elise G, Clare S, Stuart M, Paul C, Kenny A

Wednesday 22nd February 9.30am - 5.30pm - Activity Day, Glasgow

Meet at the office. Activity could be weasling, climbing or beach day. Lunch will be provided

Staff: Neil Schofield

Volunteers: David Web, Craig Martin, Steven D

Community Volunteer:

Wednesday 22nd February 9.30am - 5.30pm - Activity Day, Edinburgh

Certificates and Orienteering - learn to navigate and not get lost later in the award!

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers: Laura S

Community Volunteer:

Thursday 23rd February 9.30am - 5.30pm - Activity Day, Glasgow

Meet at the office. Activity could be weasling, climbing or beach day. Lunch will be provided

Staff: Neil Schofield

Volunteers: David Web, Craig Martin, Steven D

Community Volunteer: Laura

Fri 24th Feb 2pm - Sun 26th Feb 7pm - CHALLENGE TRIP Glasgow

Meet at the office at 2pm. You will be away for the weekend on a residential trip to a bothy in the Borders. The trip will involve games, hillwalking and a high ropes course.

Staff: Neil Schofield

Volunteers: Dave W, Isobel F, Craig Martin, Liz R (Steven D on standby)

Wednesday 29th February 9.30am - 5.30pm - Joint Activity Day, Edinburgh/Glasgow

Meet in the office. Acitivities could be weasling, canoeing or climbing. Lunch will be provided.

Staff: James Hodges

Volunteers: Scott Sh, Satya

Community Volunteers: Scott M

Wednesday 29th February 9.30am - 5.30pm - Activity Day, Glasgow

Orienteering: learn to navigate and not get lost later in the award!

Staff: Neil Schofield

Volunteers: Steven D, David Web

Community Volunteer: Marieann or Laura

Wednesday 29th February 5pm - 8pm - Evening Session, Edinburgh

An evening spent looking at personality types and learning styles.

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers:

Community Volunteer:

Thursday 1st March 9.30am - 5.30pm - Joint Activity Day, Edinburgh/Glasgow

Meet at the office. Acitivities could be weasling, canoeing or climbing. Lunch will be provided.

Staff: James Hodges

Volunteers: Johnny W, Steven D, David Web,

Community Volunteers: Shelley (reserve - Ross)

Fri 2nd March 2pm - Sun 4th March 7pm, JOINT CHALLENGE TRIP, Edinburgh/Glasgow

Meet at the office at 2pm. You will be away for the weekend on a residential trip to a bothy in the Borders. The trip will involve games, hillwalking and a high ropes course.

Staff: James Hodges

Volunteers: Dan W, Scott Sh, Julie F, Steven D, David Wil

Wednesday 7th March 9.30am - 5.30pm - Activity Day, Edinburgh

Learn how to paddle; this canoeing will help you complete the journey.

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers: Scott Sh.

Community Volunteer:

Wednesday 7th March 5pm - 8pm - Evening Session, Glasgow

Learning Styles and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

Staff: Neil Scholfield

Volunteers: Liz R, Richard McC

Community Volunteer: Laura

Wednesday 14th March 9.30am - 5.30pm - Activity Day, Glasgow

Learn how to paddle a canoe - you might need to know this later!.

Staff: Neil Schofield

Volunteers: Richard McC

Community Volunteer: Ross

Wednesday 14th March 2pm -4pm - Planning Session, Edinburgh

Planning for the Adventure 1 Trip.

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers:

Thursday 15th March 1pm -4pm - Packing Day, Edinburgh

A day at the Edinburgh office packing for the Adventure 1 Trip.

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers: Johnny W

Community Volunteer: Hannah B

Friday 16th March 9am - Tuesday 20th March 7pm - ADVENTURE 1 TRIP, Edinburgh

A brilliant 5 day trip to Glen Etive involving canoeing, hill walking, conservation and group work.

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers: David Wil, Ruby A, Alan W, Diane B (Heather T on standby)

Wednesday 21st March 2pm -4pm - Planning Session, Glasgow

Planning for the Adventure 1 Trip

Staff: Neil Schofield

Volunteers:

Thursday 22nd March 1pm - 4pm - Packing Day, Glasgow

A day in the office packing for the Adventure 1 Trip.

Staff: Neil Schofield

Volunteers:

Community Volunteer: Ross

Thursday 22nd March TBC - Post Adventure Session, Edinburgh

Staff:

Volunteers:

Friday 23rd March 9am - Tuesday 27th March 7pm - ADVENTURE 1 TRIP, Glasgow

A brilliant 5 day trip to Glen Etive involving canoeing, hill walking, conservation and group work.

Staff: Neil Schofield

Volunteers: Richard McC, Steven D, Diarmid B, Ruby A, (David Wil on standby)

Wednesday 28th March 9.30am - 5.30pm - Activity Day, Edinburgh

Go to a local hill for a hill walk. Lunch will be provided.

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers:

Community Volunteer: Ivan C (TBC, or Marieann M)

Thursday 29th March TBC - Post Adventure Session, Glasgow

Staff:

Volunteers:

Wednesday 4th April 9.30am - 5pm - Joint Activity Day, Edinburgh/Glasgow

Meet at the office. Acitivities could be weasling, canoeing or climbing. Lunch will be provided.

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers: Scott Sh.

Wednesday 4th April 9.30am - 5.30pm - Activity Day, Glasgow

Meet at the office - minibus to local hill for a hill walk. Lunch provided.

Staff: Neil Schofield

Volunteers:

Community Volunteer: Marieann or Laura

Wednesday 4th April 5pm - 8pm - Evening Session, Edinburgh

Map work.

Staff:

Volunteers:

Community Volunteer: Tomas B

Thursday 5th April 9.30am - 5pm - Joint Activity Day, Edinburgh/Glasgow

Meet at the office. Acitivities could be weasling, canoeing or climbing. Lunch will be provided.

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers:

Community Volunteer: Shelley

Fri 6th April 2pm - Sun 8th April 7pm, JOINT CHALLENGE TRIP, Edinburgh/Glasgow

Meet at the office at 2pm. You will be away for the weekend on a residential trip to a bothy in the Borders. The trip will involve games, hillwalking and a high ropes course.

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers: Kate Dix

Wednesday 11th April 9.30am - 5.30pm - Activity Day, Edinburgh

Canoeing - build on your canoeing skills ready for Adventure 2 and your 1* Award!

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers:

Wednesday 11th April 9.30am - 5.30pm - Activity Day, Glasgow

Climbing at a local crag - meet at the office. Lunch provided.

Staff: Neil Schofield

Volunteers:

Community Volunteer: Laura

Wednesday 18th April 9.30am - 5.30pm - Activity Day, Edinburgh

Climbing at a local crag.

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers:

Wednesday 18th April 9.30am - 5.30pm - Activity Day, Glasgow

Canoeing - build on your canoeing skills ready for Adventure 2 and your 1* Award!

Staff: James Hodges

Volunteers:

Community Volunteer: Marieann

Wednesday 18th April 2pm - 4pm - Joint Planning Meeting, Edinburgh/Glasgow

Planning for the Joint Adventure Trip, Glasgow

Staff: Neil Scofield

Volunteers:

Thursday 19th April 2pm - 4pm - Joint Packing Day, Edinburgh/Glasgow

Planning for the Joint Adventure Trip, Edinburgh

Staff: James Hodges

Volunteers: Shannon H

Community Volunteer: Laura

Friday 20th April 9am - Tuesday 24th April 7pm - JOINT ADVENTURE TRIP, Glasgow/Edinburgh

A brilliant 5 day trip to Glen Etive involving canoeing, hill walking, conservation and group work.

Staff: James Hodges

Volunteers: Ruby A

Wednesday 25th April 9.30am - 5.30pm - Activity Day, Edinburgh

Go to a local hill for a hill walk. Lunch provided.

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers:

Community Volunteer: Scott M

Wednesday 25th April 9.30am - 5.30pm - Activity Day, Glasgow

Minibus to a local hill for a hill walk. Lunch provided.

Staff:

Volunteers:

Community Volunteer: Ross

Thursday 26th April TBC- Post Joint Adventure Session, Edinburgh/Glasgow

Staff:

Volunteers:

Wednesday 2nd May 2pm - 4pm - Planning Session, Edinburgh

Planning for Adventure 2 Trip.

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers:

Wednesday 2nd May 5pm - 8pm -Evening Session, Glasgow

Map skills.

Staff: James Hodges

Volunteers: Liz R

Community Volunteer: Ross

Thursday 3rd May 1pm - 4pm - Packing Day, Edinburgh

A day at the Edinburgh office packing for the Adventure 2 Trip.

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers:

Community Volunteer: Hannah B

Friday 4th May 9am - Tuesday 8th May 7pm - ADVENTURE 2 TRIP, Edinburgh

A brilliant 5 day trip to Glen Etive involving canoeing, hill walking, conservation and group work.

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers: Isobel F, David Web

Wednesday 9th May 2pm - 4pm - Planning Session, Glasgow

Planning for Adventure 2 Trip.

Staff: James Hodges

Volunteers:

Thursday 10th May TBC - Post Adventure Session, Edinburgh

Staff:

Volunteers:

Thursday 10th May 1pm -4pm - Packing Day, Glasgow

A day at the Glasgow office packing for the Adventure 2 Trip.

Staff: James Hodges

Volunteers: David Web

Community Volunteer: Laura

Friday 11th May 9am - Tuesday 15th May 7pm - ADVENTURE 2 TRIP, Glasgow

A brilliant 5 day trip to Glen Etive involving canoeing, hill walking, conservation and group work.

Staff: James Hodges

Volunteers: Karen S, Liz R

Wednesday 16th May 5pm - 8pm -Evening Session, Edinburgh

Certificates and Map Work

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers:

Community Volunteer: Ivan C (TBC)

Thursday 17th May TBC - Post Adventure Session, Glasgow

Staff:

Volunteers: Isobel F, David Web

Wednesday 23rd May 9.30am - 5,30pm -Activity Day, Edinburgh

1st Aid or climbing at a local crag.

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers:

Wednesday 23rd May 9.30am - 5,30pm - Activity Day, Glasgow

Hill walking or climbing.

Staff: James Hodges

Volunteers: David Web

Thursday 24th May 9.30am - 5,30pm -Activity Day, Edinburgh

1st Aid or climbing at a local crag.

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers:

Thursday 24th May 9.30am - 5,30pm - Activity Day, Glasgow

1st Aid course, Glasgow office. Lunch provided..

Staff:

Volunteers:

Wednesday 30th May 9.30am - 5,30pm -Activity Day, Edinburgh/Glasgow

Route Card and Planning for Practice Self-led Expedition

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers: David Web

Community Volunteer: Scott M, Marieann

Thursday 31st May 9.30am - 5,30pm -Activity Day, Edinburgh/Glasgow

Route card and planning for Practice Self-led Expedition

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers: Shannon H, David Web

Community Volunteer: Shelley

Friday 1st June 12pm - Sunday 3rd June 7pm PRACTICE SELF-LED EXPEDITION, Edinburgh/Glasgow

Complete a challenging two-day expedition on foot.

Staff: Jerome Kyndt

Volunteers: Isobel F, David Web, Karen S,

Wednesday 6th June 9.30am - 5,30pm - Activity Day, Edinburgh/Glasgow

Gorge Walk

Staff: James Hodges

Volunteers:

Community Volunteer: Ivan C (TBC), and Ross or Marieann

Wednesday 13th June 9.30am - 5,30pm -Activity Day, Edinburgh/Glasgow

Route card and planning for final self-led Expedition.

Staff: James Hodges

Volunteers:

Community Volunteer: Tomas B, Laura

Thursday 14th June 9.30am - 5,30pm -Activity Day, Edinburgh/Glasgow

Route card and planning for final self-led Expedition.

Staff: James Hodges

Volunteers:

Community Volunteer: Hannah B

Friday 15th June 12pm - Sunday 17th June 7pm SELF-LED EXPEDITION, Edinburgh/Glasgow

Complete a challenging two-day expedition on foot, unaided by staff and volunteers..

Staff: James Hodges

Volunteers: Karen S, Dan W, Liz R

Thursday 28th June 6.30pm - 9pm ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS EVENING (at a venue in Glasgow)

A fantastic event where we will celebrate all the achievement of our young people and volunteers over the last 6 months.

All Venture Scotland young people, volunteers and supporters are invited to attend!