The National Citizen Service is a new summer scheme that Elevation Networks is offering to all 16-17 year olds (or 15-25 if they have learning difficulties or disabilities) in Nottingham, regardless of whether they are in full-time education or not. The scheme provides young people with the opportunity to become more engaged with their communities and become active responsible members of society. More importantly Elevations Networks focuses on providing traditionally underrepresented groups who have the capacity to excel but not the opportunity with that very opportunity!

NCS is a 4 week voluntary summer scheme. The programme includes:

• 1 week away in the Peak District getting to know their fellow team mates and having fun outdoors, getting muddy on assault courses, abseiling, white water rafting, sleeping under the stars 
• 1 week residential in their local community taking part in creative challenges and working with local and national businesses to improve employability skills. 
• A further 2 weeks designing and delivering a local community event/initiative. 

On completing the programme participants will have a graduation ceremony to recognise their achievements and hard work and they’ll get a signed certificate from the Prime Minister!