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The BB is an organisation which tries to help others just as much as it
tries to help its own members.
All around us are people with needs - families; children, young people and
adults with disabilities; the elderly with their particular needs;
community groups. These
people, and many others, live in your community - can you do something
practical to help them?
Most of these needs cannot be dealt with in a short period of time and so,
when you think about getting involved, ask yourself if you are prepared
for the possibility that you will want to carry on your service even after
gaining the Queen’s Badge. After all, think how the person you have been helping will
feel if you stop as soon as you gain the Queen’s Badge. At the outset of your service it will be courtesy to agree
your time and length of commitment to the group / individual concerned.
Of course, not all community service is directly involved with people -
some of it involves practical work like digging gardens, mending toys or
decorating rooms. These forms
of service might suit you better, but remember that the gardens or toys
belong to people, so get to know them and you may find there is other work
you can do for them.
Your church will also be able to help you join in its service to others,
or advise you on help which you can give.
The major part of your work should be in the community but, on
occasions, part of the work may be within the church.
In such circumstances you would require special permission from
your Queen’s Badge Adviser. If in doubt, ask before
you start.
Getting involved means what it
says.
This part of the programme is about giving practical help.
The 30 hours of service which you are asked to give is the minimum.
If you can spare more time, give it.
After all, the Queen’s Badge programme lasts for at least a year.
Remember that "getting involved" does not have to be a lonely
experience. You can work in a
group with other people, friends or members of your Company, on whatever
form of service suits you. Your
church will also be able to help you join in its service to others, or
advise you on help which you can give.
Discuss your service with your Adviser and your Captain or Company
Supervisor then go ahead and do it, for yourself, for your Company, for
the whole Brigade, but above all, for others.
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needs to ensure that all of its work with young people takes place safely.
This is especially important where young men might be working
without the vigilant supervision of a BB Officer.
Suitable training / instruction should be sought before commencing practical service. You must also read the Health & Safety Guidelines and complete the appropriate forms - sending copies to your advisor.
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