Milllenium Volunteers
All Sixth Form students in Ballymena Academy are encouraged to take part in the Millennium Volunteers Programme.
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This allows pupils to be recognised for their commitment to volunteering in school, their local community and further afield. Through volunteering, students gain useful skills, develop new friendships and make a positive impact on others around them.
Pupils can gain different levels of awards according to the hours they have spent volunteering;
Schools Award for 35 hours, Bronze Award for 50 hours, Silver Award for 100 hours and Gold Award
for 200 hours. The Schools, Bronze and Silver Awards are presented in a school assembly whereas the Gold Awards are celebrated annually at a national ceremony in Belfast.
Since 2016 over 180 students have gained volunteering awards showing the tremendous commitment that Ballymena Academy students make to their community.