The Prince's Trust Team programme was set up in 1976 by HRH The Prince of Wales, using money from his Navy pension fund. The PTV provides personal development courses, which enable teams of young people, from diverse backgrounds, to work in the community and give them incentives to continue to make a contribution of lasting impact, both to themselves and their communities. Teams consist of approximately twelve to fifteen volunteers, both employed and unemployed. The aim is to achieve a blend of gender, age group, ethnic background and ability ranges.
Each team runs for twelve weeks and enables team members to develop their confidence, motivation and leadership skills through teamwork within the community. The teams complete a full and challenging programme consisting of five key stages.
Stage 1 - Induction and Residential Team Building
Stage 2 - Community Projects - Local Project and Individual Placement
Stage 3 - Next Steps - Activities for Future Planning/CV's, Job Search, etc
Stage 4 - Final Team Challenges - Set by Team Leaders
Stage 5 - Final Review and Presentation
There are many benefits for all concerned in the partnership between the Fire Service and the Prince's Trust. Team members attending the courses run by the Service gain an enhanced experience and are allowed the opportunity to develop in key areas. The Fire Service itself gains further esteem and status within the local community and employees with additional transferable skills and qualifications. The Fire Service is becoming more involved within the community and with the Prince's Trust positive outcomes are apparent to those involved.
The next Prince’s Trust Team Programme is due to commence on 21st January 2008, based at Sunderland Community Fire Station, Railway Row and on 4th February 2008 based at Gosforth Community Fire Station. For further information please contact a member of the Prince’s Trust Team:
Prince’s Trust
Sunderland Community Fire Station
Railway Row
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR1 3HE
Tel: +44 (0) 191 444 1289 / 1290
Prince's Trust
Gosforth Community Fire Station
Jubilee Road
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE3 3EU
Tel: +44 (0) 191 4441093 / 1094
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