Senior Award
The Caledonian Senior Award for adults aged over 30 who have completed the Caledonian Advanced Award at Gold level.There are three levels of the Award – Bronze, Silver & Gold
Within each level there are four sections
- Personal Skill
- Community Service
- Physical Recreation
- Residential
Most activities undertaken are geared to independent living including constructive use of leisure time.
A much greater emphasis is put on effort & achievement than on attainment.
Each level will normally take one year to complete.
The variety of activities undertaken increases annually as does the number of statutory & voluntary organisations offering to help the participants with one or more sections of their Award.
A certificate and badge is awarded on achievement of all sections at each level.
The Award programmes are based on increasing the independence of the participants as well as broadening their experiences thus enriching their lives.
The programme is individually designed, with no people having the same goals or targets.
Community links are required in The Caledonian Senior Award.
At present The Caledonian Family of Awards are used throughout most areas of Scotland. We have five members of staff, two work experience adults with special needs and two volunteers working from the office in Bearsden. There will also be at least three development officers working from home in other areas of Scotland as soon as funding allows. We have an advisory committee made up of seven volunteers.
