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Girls
on the Move
Girls
on the Move is a funding programme designed to increase physical
activity levels in girls and young women in Scotland. A sum
of £450,000 over three years has been made available
by the Robertson Trust and the Scottish Executive Health Improvements
Budget.
Leadership
Programme
What is the funding for?
The Girls on the Move Leadership Programme provides opportunities
for young women aged 16 – 24 to gain leadership skills.
Applicants do not have to be skilled or experienced in sport
or dance but must have an enthusiasm for physical activity
and must be interested in becoming a leader within their own
community, youth group or school.
Girls
on the Move organises leadership courses all over Scotland.
They are usually residential and run over the course of 2
days or 5 days.
How
much money is available?
Successful applicants will be sent on a training course organised
by the Programme where the following costs will be funded:
• Accommodation and catering costs
• Facilities and equipment costs
• Training and Award Resource costs for the duration
of the course.
Participants will be asked to make a commitment of £20
each towards the course and will have to pay for their own
travel costs.
Who
can apply?
Applications are particularly welcome from:
* young
women living in disadvantaged communities or those who have
experienced homelessness or are living in care
* young women with disabilities or mental health issues
* young women from black and ethnic minority communities
* young women who are mothers of young children
Unfortunately
young women with a degree or with a formal sports qualification
are not eligible to apply.
When
to apply
At any time.
How
to apply
For more information and an application form contact:
Jo Surcouf,
Girls on the Move Development Worker by phoning 0131 554 2561
or email jos@youthscotland.org.uk
More information
on the courses available can be found on the website.
Key words: education, health, sport, training,
youth
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