Calling all new recruits! – The Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association is meeting in your local neighbourhood
The Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association (BB) is inviting children and teenagers to get involved in a local uniformed children’s and youth group in Battersea.
The 1st Battersea BB Company started in November 2015 at 119 Heath Road, Battersea (SW8 3BB) as the area’s newest opportunity for local boys and girls to join in and experience the fun and benefits the programme can offer.
Over the coming weeks, a series of fun and practical sessions including sports and recreational activities, arts and crafts, quizzes and challenges are being held to offer boys and girls aged 8 to15 years the chance to see what The Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association is all about. The group meets on Fridays from 8pm to 9:30pm.
To help ensure that the group’s plans can progress, the organisation is also seeking volunteer leaders to join the activities. Training is provided and there is flexibility in the number of volunteering hours required. It teaches people to take on new responsibilities and provides a strong team environment in which to develop a variety of leadership qualities and life skills that can be easily transferred in future life.
John Myers, Development Worker for The Boys’ Brigade said:
“The Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association has a real vision for this area and is keen to get as many children, young people, and families involved as possible. We would love to see as many children and young people as possible accessing our group on a Friday evening, even if only to experience a uniformed children’s and youth organisation for a first time!
“We rely on our amazing volunteers to run the local groups and we’re appealing to people of all ages and from all walks of life to help our children and young people to have fun.
“We would love to hear from interested volunteers from 18 years upwards, who can give a commitment – weekly or on a rota to suit needs. Training is provided, so if you’re a teenager interested in obtaining some children’s work experience, or taking part in the National Citizen Service, or a parent who can help run indoor games activities or craft activities, or just help serve refreshments, please do get in touch.”
Those interested in joining in activities should call Vince on 07513 445774 or email john.myers@boys-brigade.org.uk