Network Section - Scouts of the World - Discovery Session

Network Section - Scouts of the World - Discovery Session

Sandwich HQ Cost: £30 includes training course, food & camping fees.

Scouts of the World Award

Scouts of the World Award (SOWA) is a Scout Network only award that gives Scout Network members the chance to undertake a project of their choice within the themes of Peace, Environment and Sustainability and take action on their chosen issue.

Through your Scouts of the World Award journey, you’ll develop skills and knowledge that will empower you to undertake a project that will make a sustainable impact on your local, national or international community, while developing your personal skills.

You’ll learn skills including independence, team work, project planning, time management and communication skills, while gaining an understanding for global issues and international relations. You don’t have to go abroad to complete your Scouts of the World Award. Local and national projects are acceptable, as long as all requirements of the award are being met.

Requirements of the award

To take part, you must

• be between 18-25 years old and a member of the Scout Network section
• attend a Scouts of the World Discovery (14 hours) run by a SOWA Trainer
• register for the Award by filling out this registration form after you have attended a Discovery
• create a plan for your SOWA project based on one or more of the three themes (Peace, Environment and Sustainable Development) with the guidance of your mentor
• complete your SOWA voluntary project (80 hours) based on one or more of the three themes (Peace, Environment and Sustainable Development)
• undertake an evaluation, personal reflection and local presentation (three hours) which should reflect your personal development, the project deliverables and how you have ensured the project is sustainable

Your mentor will be able to offer you guidance throughout your award.