A list of recommended and non-recommended activities are supplied as some opinions of outdoor pursuits can be so varied and adventurous it may endanger those participating. It relies on the Youth Workers skill to enthuse the participants. Training Standards Ongoing training for Youth Workers is essential in all activities with a first-aid certificate being of obvious importance. Training should be encouraged at every level and every effort made to accommodate staff going on relevant courses to obtain a training qualification. On the other hand these qualifications are not to be taken lightly and only those with a genuine interest in the relevant activity should enrol.
Phones can very possibly have a limited use due to signal reduction.
They should be used with respect in an emergency situation and should only be used to call out the emergency services in very real accident situations and not because any member of the group are very tired or thirsty as has happened in the past Section 4 Evaluation Sheets The evaluation sheets may include simple information which could be stored on sample evaluation cards useful on a later activity. Section 5 Funding As proper training and experience is essential to operate an effective outdoor programme trained personnel could be contracted in to help out on particular activities. Other areas to assist the youth worker implement an effective outdoor programme would be the use of outdoor education centres either in Youth Worker training or the implementation of sections of programme. But of course all this can cost money and it is essential for all Youth Workers to establish good contacts with funding agencies both local and national to maintain highly needed financial help. To make Youth Arts practice an integral part of effective youth work where sport and leisure activities are prevalent.