Look to the Future, Campdowne2004, 28th July to August 7th 2004

Next year sees the 5th International Scout & Guide 'Campdowne', which will take place at Downe Activity Centre, near Orpington on the above dates. All those who have been before must come to keep their collection of T-shirts going. Even if you haven't been before you must have heard of it, the fantastic events and the spectacular shows are worth seeing.

For more information visit their website www.campdowne2004.org.uk and fill in an application form. The event caters for 2000+ from several countries as well as local groups so book now to avoid disappointment.

Why helping others helps your career.
Extracts from the Guardian Newspaper.

'As companies recognise the benefit to both their business and the local community of encouraging their staff to work for good causes, it looks as though volunteering may become compulsory.'

'The sharp end of community volunteering is a world away from stuffing envelopes for a local charity. Developing brownie points schemes that recognise the skills you develop when volunteering means that your willingness to help out on a scheme backed by your company no longer goes unnoticed'. The article continues…'For those employees who choose to get behind community affairs projects, they are likely to be spotted as well rounded individuals by people high up in their organisation who ordinarily might not even know their name.' 'Indeed, there is a real possibility that the "community involvement activity" section could soon supersede the "hobbies and interests" blurb at the end of a C.V.'

It goes on…'Could accredited employee volunteering provide an alternative approach to staff training and development.' Sandra Rose from Boots said ' we are gaining a stronger skill base.' Etc, etc.