Youth Options NCS

NCS powered by Youth Options operates the NCS programme for Southampton, Hampshire.    WHY DO NCS?   The National Citizen Service (NCS) is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all 15 – 17 year olds that builds skills and confidence whilst also helping them get ahead in work and life.   There are a number of benefits in taking part. NCS will improve a young person’s CV by giving them important skills for work and life that are hard to teach in the classroom alone. The programme will help young people contribute to their local community, and in doing so meet new people from different backgrounds and develop their social skills.   WHAT HAPPENS ON NCS?   The programme runs over 4 weeks:   Week 1- Five days away from home enjoying instructor-led group activities such as kayaking, coasteering and rock climbing.   Week 2 - While spending 5 days living in Southampton Solent University Halls, the young people’s responsibility is increased as they have to cook and budget for themselves, and are encouraged to become more independent, through a range of activities such as first aid.   Weeks 3 & 4 - The young people will meet with local businesses and organisations, before planning a ‘Social Action Project’ in their local community. They will then pitch for funding to kick starts their chosen project, ready to make an impact in Southampton.   Finally…they graduate - receiving a certificate signed by the Prime Minister. As part of the NCS Graduate Programme they get access to unique opportunities to continue volunteering and stay connected to each other and their local community.   There is a small cost to the programme of £50, which covers all food and accommodation whilst away, and all activities during the programme.   There are 2 easy ways to reserve your place:   Go online at www.NCSYES.co.uk and you’ll see a link to sign up for NCS. Phone our office on 02380 770713 and sign up over the phone.   Our eventbrite events are for those young people who are signed up to NCS or thinking about it.  To qualify for our events, you need to attend a school in Southampton or live in Southampton and be aged between 15-17.