National Citizen Service

This scheme is a fun, challenging, personal and social development programme which will help young people aged 16 and 17 (school years 11 and 12) to become more confident by taking part in socially responsible activities.

By taking part in the programme they can expect to face new challenges, develop qualities valued by employers - and make lifelong friends along the way. 

The National Citizen Service programme for young people has been designed to improve young people's decision-making and relationship-building skills as well as their self esteem. 

For information about the projects taking place in 2013 in Three Rivers (including Rickmansworth, Abbots Langley and South Oxhey)  and East Herts (including Bishops Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Buntingford), click here. Application form here. Further information to follow soon.

Projects in other districts of Hertfordshire will be offering a 2013 summer programme to include "Make a Difference this summer" where young people can achieve a City and Guilds Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development and participate in a fund-raising Community Action Project. Details will soon be available, but in the meantime please contact Debra Parsall for information:

For more information please contact Debra Parsall by e-mail debra.parsall@hertfordshire.gov.uk  or phone 07768 197303. 

In 2012, 122 young people took part in the Herfordshire programme. Young people who faced the greatest challenges in making a successful transition from compulsory education to further education, employment or training were prioritised in the recruitment. Of those who took part, 121 gained a level 1 City and Guilds Award and one achieved an entry level 3.


Read about the various projects that took place in 2012 by clicking on the links on the left.