Royal Meeting for Kilmarnock BB

                                                                                                                                                                Friday June 24 2016

A 17-year-old Boys’ Brigade member from Kilmarnock met the Duke of Rothesay at the Palace of Holyroodhouse earlier this week to celebrate young volunteers across Scotland.

The event took place in recognition of the #iwill campaign which promotes the benefits of enabling 10-20 year-olds to help others, hosting 40 young volunteers from across the country.

The campaign was set up by charity, Step Up To Serve, with HRH the Prince of Wales (known as the Duke of Rothesay in Scotland) as its patron. The aim is to promote social action among young people including fundraising, campaigning and volunteering.  

Cameron Hill, of 3^rd Kilmarnock Company, attended the royal event after achieving his President’s Badge and is now working towards his Queen’s Badge.

Cameron said: “I was thrilled to be invited along to meet the Prince of Wales. The #iwill campaign is a great chance for people to see how positive volunteering is and how it impacts so many lives. I do a lot in my own community, and the BB helps provide new opportunities for me to meet new people, and add to my skills as not only a member, but also a volunteer.”

The 6^th year Grange Academy pupil also volunteers outside of the BB. He works for Centre Stage Music Theatre in Kilmarnock who help young offenders, prisoners, ex-offenders and adults and children with additional support needs.  

Bill Stevenson, Director for The Boys’ Brigade in Scotland, said: “I am extremely proud of all our members, especially those that continually go that extra mile to help others. As an organisation, we are committed to increasing the amount of opportunities we can provide for young people to get in to volunteering and using their skills to help others.”

Comments

Susan - Friday, June 24th, 2016

“Great coverage for BB. Such a shame you couldn't mention the GB girl standing beside him who has gained her Queen'Award and is now starting her leadership journey to become and Officer in Girls' Brigade now she has turned 18 ”

Lynne McNeil, Editor - Monday, June 27th, 2016

“Many thanks for your comment Susan. We can only base our reports on the information we receive and we only received information from the BB about this event, not from any other organisation.
Thanks for your interest in Life and Work. ”

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