of eight, I didn't realise how much of an impact it would have on my
life. I have made friends from all over the country and have shared a
variety of experiences with them, including a month touring and
volunteering in Israel.
I have also been able to enhance my leadership skills and have been given the opportunity to lead sessions - an experience which is likely to help me greatly in the future.
If you had asked me to speak to a room of around 300 people a few years ago, the answer would definitely have been no, but I did it this summer and I think it was due to the huge encouragement given by the Brigade leaders and my peers.
The JLGB-led National Citizen Service programme of last summer was definitely one of the best experiences of my life as I was able to advance my catering skills and gain food safety qualifications while making a difference through social action.
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