There is a choice of specialist training to help others in the community. The criteria are that the training must be worthwhile and to a recognised standard. You must then use that training to the benefits of others, since there is little point in acquiring the skill otherwise. When selecting a form of training, try to find a course or an in-service training scheme that suits your interests.

Undertake training in helping the community in such fields as:-

• Rescue ( for example cave, mountain, beach, fire, coastguard or canoe)or emergency services
  First Aid, to the standard of an appropriate qualification of the St John Ambulance Association, British Red Cross Society or St Andrew's Ambulance Association, or if gained for the Venture Scout Award, an additional qualification of the same voluntary aid agency.
  Lifesaving ( for example, qualifying for the Bronze Medallion of the Royal Life Saving Society or, if gained for the Venture Scout Award, for the Award of Merit of the Royal Lifesaving Society.
  Specialist training ( for example to help the blind, elderly, mentally or physically handicapped);
  Specialist activity as an instructor ( for example canoe instructor, Sunday School teacher or Football Association referee
  Training in particular skills such as radio and broadcasting, casualty simulation, administration, conservation and ecology, care of animals and communication skills.
  or other forms of community service training as approved by the Unit Executive Committee
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b) Involvement

Over s sustained period of time ( for example 36 hours) undertake practical effort to help the community. Depending upon local needs, this may be spread over several months or take a more concentrated form. The service might be one of the following: