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The Book Bus
Project - Skills & Experience Gained during the project
During The Book Bus Project you will find yourself in many situations
for the first time, there will be problems in need of solutions and you
may find yourself challenged from time to time. These are the experiences
that make the Project so worthwhile and the skills that you develop will
last a lifetime! Here are just some examples of what the Book Bus Project
could do for you!
Learn about a different culture.
Learn about the food, dance and music … and do it!
Appreciate the differences between you and your host country;
Appreciate the similarities between you and your host country, which
is greater?
Experience the trials and tribulations of working with disadvantaged
children on the project sites
Improve your communication skills as you liaise with the local community
Gain an understanding of project planning and group management, including
risk assessment, group security and arranging food, accommodation and
transport.
Learn about safety and hygiene whilst in the field.
Learn to cook in the field
Learn about campcraft: setting, managing and striking camps so that
the environment doesn't know you were ever there! [Responsible
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