Young Heritage Leaders (for 16-19 year olds*)

Are you…..

• Looking to do more than a week’s volunteering?
• Looking to gain a recognised leadership qualification?
• Looking to stay involved after your Youth Discovery holiday?

Young Heritage Leaders is a leadership training programme run by the National Trust in partnership with the Careers Research and Advisory Centre (CRAC).

Through planning, managing and leading outdoor conservation projects young people can develop team leadership skills and receive:

• ILM** Level 2 Introductory Certificate in Team Leading
• Recognition from The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (Gold Residential Certificate)
• John Muir Discovery Award

The programme includes:

• Initial four-day residential at a National Trust property
• Online learning with the support of a mentor
• Individual challenge in your community
• Two-day residential including final assessment at a National Trust property

Young Heritage Leaders courses are recognised by The Duke of Edinburgh's Award for completion of the Gold Residential project and are also suitable for Queen's Scout Award participants.

Bookings are now being taken for the 2009-10 Course. For details of this course and how to apply please download the booking pack.

* Programmes may be offered to 19 – 25 year olds upon request
** Institute of Leadership & Management

For more information about the Young Heritage Leaders programme, email us at youth@nationaltrust.org.uk.