What is Gaisce? Gaisce is a direct challenge from the President of Ireland to all young people between 15 and 25 years Gaisce is an opportunity for you.

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What is Gaisce? Gaisce is a direct challenge from the President of Ireland to all young people between 15 and 25 years Gaisce is an opportunity for you to find your passion, get active and make a difference in your community! In 2014 over 20,000 young people took part in Gaisce

Why do Gaisce? Challenge yourself and grow your confidence Meet people, make friends and share new experiences Develop your interests and discover new opportunities Add your Gaisce Award to your CV Have fun!

PAL When you participate in the Gaisce Award programme you will be supported by your: PRESIDENT’S AWARD LEADER (PAL)

3 Awards Minimum Age Minimum Time Commitment Bronze15 years26 Weeks Silver16 years52 weeks Gold17 years78 weeks

Achieving an Award Set yourself a challenge in 4 sections

4 Sections COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PERSONAL SKILL PHYSICAL RECREATIO N ADVENTURE JOURNEY

4 Sections COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PERSONAL SKILL PHYSICAL RECREATION ADVENTURE JOURNEY Complete an activity in each section to earn an award

Community Involvement Does anybody here think they belong to a community? You are part of a community when you come here! What other communities are you a part of?

Community Involvement “WHAT COULD I DO TO HELP PEOPLE IN MY COMMUNITY?”

Community Involvement INSERT IMAGES FROM PREVIOUS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITIES FROM YOUR ORG / SCHOOL

Community Involvement Working with young or old people School mentors Big brother / big sister Tuck shop Tidy Towns Community library Special needs RNLI Homework clubs Green schools Vincent de Paul Youth for Justice Charity shop Help to train a team Help to run a youth club Local church activities Special Olympics CoderDojo

Personal Skill “WHAT SKILLS AM I CURRENTLY LEARNING OR WOULD I LIKE TO LEARN?”

Personal Skill INSERT IMAGES FROM YOUR ORG / SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTING PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS’ SKILLS

Personal Skill Computers / ECDL School web site Musical instrument Speech & drama Set design Arts, crafts, painting Knitting, rug making, pottery Circus skills, juggling etc. Woodwork Mini Co. Young Social Innovators First Aid Sign Language Remember: sporting skills do not qualify in this section

Physical Recreation “WHAT CAN I DO TO KEEP FIT?”

Physical Recreation INSERT IMAGES FROM YOUR ORG / SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTING PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS’ SPORT / EXERCISE ACTIVITY

Physical Recreation Athletics Basketball Canoeing Rugby Gym Badminton Walking Club Squash Martial arts Golf Cycling Football Swimming Yoga Surfing Dancing

Adventure Journey

For the Bronze Award, you must plan, prepare, and undertake a 2 day, 1 night Adventure Journey in a group covering a minimum distance of 25km walk / 100km cycle Adventure Journey

INSERT IMAGES FROM YOUR ORG / SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTING PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS’ ADVENTURE JOURNEYS

Bronze Award A minimum of 1 hour a week is required in each of the first three areas 1.Community Involvement13 weeks 2.Personal Skill13 weeks 3.Physical Recreation13 weeks + extend your favourite activity to 26 weeks (13 + extra 13) 4.Adventure Journey2 days, 1 night

Silver Award A minimum of 1 hour a week is required in each of the first three areas 1.Community Involvement26 Weeks 2.Personal Skill26 Weeks 3.Physical Recreation26 Weeks If you do not hold a Bronze Award: extend your favourite activity to 52 weeks (26 + extra 26) 4.Adventure Journey3 days, 2 nights

Gold Award A minimum of 1 hour a week is required in each of the first three areas 1.Community Involvement52 Weeks 2.Personal Skill52 Weeks 3.Physical Recreation52 Weeks If you do not hold a Silver Award: extend your favourite activity to 78 weeks (52 + extra 26) 4.Adventure Journey4 days, 3 nights

Gold Award Adventure Journey Plan, prepare and undertake a 4 day, 3 night Adventure Journey in a group covering a minimum total distance of Walk: 80km / Cycle: 300km Residential Project A shared activity with a group in a residential setting for 5 days and 4 nights Examples include: Volunteer at a Summer camp Visit Lourdes as a helper Volunteer at an international camp

Application Fees Bronze:€15 Silver: €20 Gold:€25

What do I get? Certificate signed by the President Medal: Bronze, Silver or Gold Lapel Pin (badge) wear it with pride! A valuable addition to your CV An incredible experience you will always remember

What do I do next? Meet your PAL and agree your challenges Go to the Gaisce website: for more information and to complete the online application processwww.gaisce.ie Start your Gaisce journey by commencing activities Download and Complete record sheet – showing weekly signature of the activity supervisor / coach

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Learn more and be inspired! youtube.com/Gaisce1985instagram.com/GaisceAward

What next? CHALLENGE YOURSELF AND DREAM BIG!