Young Spokespeople
Are you interested in helping to promote the best of Scouting through the media? In 2009 we plan to run a number of training days for young people interested and involved in media spokesperson work. Along side these days we will also offer training for adults supporting media work at a County and District level (MDM training)Each training day will be providing the following opportunities:
Prospective Young Spokespeople
The target audience for this event are 14- 16 years old Explorer Scouts. The experience will help those attend talk confidently to local print, TV and radio journalists about the Scouting activities they involved in. For more information on the type of young person who would benefit from attending this experience please click here
Newly appointed Media Development Managers (MDMs)
The target audience for this event is newly appointed MDMs. This experience will help those who attend understand and value the Scout brand, spot and craft a story and pitch it to journalists.
Where and when?
27 June – Birmingham
11 July - Bath
10 October – Wales – Cardiff
28 November – Manchester
Anybody can attend any event. They are not regional specific. There will be no cost for any of these events. You will need to make your own way to each venue. Lunch tea and coffee will be provided.
If you would like more information about each experience please email pat.cracknell@scout.org.uk or call Simon Carter on 020 8433 7260. You can also email us at ysp@scout.org.uk
