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A Scout Group aged between 13 and 17; from South East London have done a fantastic job helping the local community of Basildon. In conjunction with Healthy Planet, the 9th Erith Air Explorer Scout Group opened and organised an empty shop and distributed 'Books for Free' to the local community. Prior to attending the shop the individuals participated in an evening of activities aimed at developing their business skills for example persistence, teamwork, negotiation and presentation skills. This included a 'Dragons Den' task where the teams had to reinvent a brick and a toilet roll in a bid to win deals from the 'dragons' judging them. This in turn prepares the individuals for their day in the shop, thinking about the best approach to customers. On the day in the shop the young people were responsible for displaying all the stock, arranging posters to promote both the Scouts and Healthy Planet, encouraging customers into the store and helping them where possible. This unique collaboration has given the young people exposure to the business sector that may not otherwise get until they are older. It demonstrates their capabilities and develops their skills in a fun and exciting way whilst helping to save the environment.
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