Last month, Avondale House resident Arron achieved his ITC Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid through Adventure Training North East. This is the first of many awards he hopes to achieve to pursue a career as an Outdoor Pursuits Instructor.
He would like to work locally in the Newcastle area and he recently spent time working with Launchpad Ambassador, Dan Smith of Northern Outdoor to gain experience.
This course and award were made possible through support, advice, and guidance from Ian our Employment and Training Coordinator at Avondale House and a funding grant from the Royal Navy Benevolent Trust that Ian set up for him through an RBL Case worker.
The grant will allow Arron to complete further courses in mountain bike leader, lowland leader, and paddle sports instructor.
It is hoped that further funding can be granted for him to complete specific courses as an archery instructor, climbing wall instructor and camping leader.
Arron is very ambitious and determined to succeed in this field and if any other charities would like to offer Aaron support, please do get in touch.
He is pictured receiving his certificate from Dan Smith.
