Young Leaders in Service Award:
The Lions Young Leaders in Service Awards are sponsored by local Lions clubs. Clubs may recognise as many young people as they find eligible, inviting youth groups or local schools to participate.
Each young person will be provided with a logbook in which to record their service activities. These activities are in a number of different categories – all the hours can be from the same activity or from a variety of services. Categories include service to the young, the elderly, family members and the homeless and hungry. It could also include protecting our environment. Young people may also wish to assist their local Lions club in fundraising or welfare activities. All these activities count as hours towards the award.
Stafford Lions club will invite youth groups or local schools to participate in the award scheme and will distribute program materials.
The Lions Award Chairman coordinates with adult youth group leaders or school personnel, who can certify young people’s service records and submit award forms to the Lions club.
Our Club Secretary will request awards from Lions Clubs International HQ in America.
Lions Clubs International issues a congratulatory letter from the International President and a certificate for each recipient.
Stafford Lions Club will liaise with organisations to arrange for an award presentation for youth recipients.
Contact Details:
Young Leaders in Service Officer, Lion Ed Rule, Email: erule50@sky.com 01889 574 122
*Category that might count towards a YLiS Award
1 Environment, 3 Safety, 5 Disaster Relief, 7 Help children, 9 Help homeless/hungry people, |
2 Public Health, 4 Literacy and Education, 6 Community improvement, 8 Help elderly people, 10 Other. |
Service category* |
Suggestions for possible service activities |
Service for the elderly (8) |
Performing simple home repairs and jobs around the house; running errands; chatting and being a friend; teaching older people IT skills |
Service for children (7) |
Collecting and distributing toys or clothes |
Environment (1) |
Plant trees |
Service to the homeless/hungry (5), (9) Choose one of these |
Collecting food, clothing and toiletries for donation to a local welfare centre; raising money to buy essentials for them to set up home; disaster relief |
Safety training (3) |
Helping younger children learn about water safety, fire prevention, traffic awareness, bicycle safety |
Service to parents or family (4), (7) (8) Choose one of these |
Caring for a disabled family member |
Education (4) |
Helping a child or adult to learn how to read and write |
Public health (2) |
Assist with health screening |
Taking a leaders’ role (6) or (10) |
Cadets; Boys’ Brigade; St John; Red Cross; Church; Youth Club; Community youth group; involvement with any community activity |
Helping the Lions (1), (2), (7), (8), (5), (9), (10) |
Fund-raising for local charities, welfare activities or disaster relief |
Young Leaders in Service GOLD LEVEL AWARDS:
Minimum of 100 hours of community service in a 12 month period
Awarded in 2016
Meg Aston – Girl Guides
Andrew Edwards – Penkside Community Champions
Oliver Sandbrook – Penkvale Community Champions
Awarded in 2015
Beth Poynton – Girl Guides
Harry Adams – Venture Scouts
Hannah Roberts – Girl Guides
Bethany Outran – Girl Guides
Young Leaders in Service SILVER LEVEL AWARDS:
Minimum of 50 hours of community service in a 12 month period
Awarded in 2015
Emily Carmichael – The Kings Club
Taylor Lewis – The Kings Club
Jamie Phillips – Kerygma Community Outreach
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