Shirley Lions: We recognise your contribution to the community Jackie Culliford & Martin Wright

Who are Shirley Lions? Check out our web site and our Facebook page

 We are part of largest service organisation in the world  1.3m members  In 208 countries worldwide  People who volunteer their time.  Our motto is “We Serve”  In Shirley members include former Light Hall pupils and parents Who are Shirley Lions?

What do Shirley Lions do? Shirley Carnival in July

Blythe Valley Fun Run September

Santa Sleigh around Shirley at Xmas

Young Ambassadors Programme Ex Light Hall pupil won in 2008

National and international projects Nepal earthquake water filtration units

We want to do more with you Why are we here today?

 The positive contributions of young people is often not recognised  Lions have a way of giving young people recognition  Supporting their positive contribution Why are we here today?

Young Leaders in Service An internationally recognised award for your activities in the community

Family and Friends National and International Local Area What do I mean by community?

Are you already doing it? A leader in youth clubs, Scouts, Cadets, Brownies or other groups Activities at church, mosque or temple Babysitting or collecting brothers and sisters from school Fundraising with football/cricket / netball or other sports clubs Teaching younger children at your dance school Working with charities e.g. St. John’s Ambulance / charity shops Helping out your grandparents or elderly neighbours Caring for family members Sponsored runs or challenges for charity Helping younger children with education/school clubs Safety training: water safety, fire prevention, bicycle safety Anything else that helps the community

 There is a need and you can help – or you might already be helping and would appreciate recognition  Make new friends or do something a bit different with friends  Gives you experience for the future – work experience, college and Saturday jobs  Makes a change from school Why would you do the Young Leaders in Service award?

 Can help you get started or keep motivated  Provides recognition for service you are doing  Allows us to support your activity  Work towards the Silver Seal award for 50 hours work in the calendar year  Or Gold Seal award for 100 hours How do we help?

 Kingshurst CTC – from YouTube Take a look at a school that’s started

Kingshurst examples

 Think about it – what are you already doing or what would you like to start ?  Discussion in form next week  Follow up meeting two weeks time to explain more if you are interested  15 th June lunchtime: where ? When? Interested in finding out more?