- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
- Cost Free
YES Project - Be Me Changemaker
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Badge Nation
Earners of this badge are participants of YES Project and are members of its Be Me group which seeks to bring young people together to instigate change in their local community. Earners have participated in group discussions with other young people and local organisations to actively contribute ideas from their own passions, aspirations and sense of community. YES Project is part of Building Better Opportunities, funded by The European Social Fund and National Lottery Community Fund.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
- Cost Free
Skills
- Activism
- Campaigning
- Communication
- Community
- Confidence
- Confidence Building
- Constructive Feedback
- Contribution
- Critical Thinking
- Encouragement
- Future Facing
- Inclusivity
- Inspiring Others
- Listening
- Motivating Others
- Participate
- Peer Support
- Personal Development
- Personal Effectiveness
- Relationship Building
- Self Awareness
- Social Action
- Teamwork
- Transferable Skills
- Youth Advocate
Earning Criteria
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Earner has attended a minimum of three Be Me sessions totalling six hours of activity. During these sessions the young person will have taken part in activities and discussions relating to social activism and change. These discussions will shape the groups choice of engagement with local organisations.
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Earner has worked with the Be Me coordinators and identified an area of interest or an issue that affects either themselves or their community. This has been achieved by taking part in scheduled debate and/or activities facilitated by the Be Me Coordinators ahead of engaging with the chosen external organisations.
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Earner has taken part in discussions with the group and an external organisation, voicing their opinions and ideas . Earner has worked with the group and organisation to identify ways they can instigate change.
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This badge is only available to Students, Members or Employees (Closed)
Standards
This badge has been mapped to the Participation Layer of the Cities of Learning Badging Standard. The earner has met expectations, can interact with learning and is able to join in with others.