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CITIZENSHIP SERVICES

At RM Training, we believe that being an apprentice isn’t just about gaining skills for the workplace — it’s also about growing as a person and becoming an active, responsible citizen.

Our Citizenship Services are here to help you develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours you need to make a positive contribution to your community, understand your rights and responsibilities, and take pride in the values that shape life in the UK.

What is Citizenship?

Citizenship is about more than your nationality — it’s about how you engage with the world around you. It includes:
⭐️ Understanding and respecting others
⭐️ Being aware of your rights and responsibilities
⭐️ Playing an active role in your community
⭐️ Demonstrating key British values, such as democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance

Why is Citizenship Important in Your Apprenticeship?

Developing your citizenship skills helps you:
⭐️ Become a well-rounded employee
⭐️ Make a positive impact in your workplace and community
⭐️ Build confidence, communication, and teamwork skills
⭐️ Demonstrate the behaviours required in your apprenticeship standards
⭐️ Improve your understanding of society and the world of work

Ways You Can Get Involved

Here are some ways you can actively develop your citizenship skills during your apprenticeship:

  • Volunteer in your local community – support a charity shop, food bank, community event, or youth organisation.

  • Take part in fundraising activities – help raise money for local or national charities.

  • Join a local litter pick or community clean-up day.

  • Support workplace charity events – bake sales, raffles, awareness days.

  • Participate in social action projects – such as creating awareness campaigns on topics like mental health, sustainability, or equality.

  • Get involved in your workplace’s community initiatives – for example, supporting local schools, community groups, or hosting donation drives.

  • Attend workshops and guest speaker sessions on citizenship, equality & diversity, or community engagement.

  • Help organise events at your workplace or in your community.

  • Join discussions or forums about local or national issues.

  • Mentor or support other apprentices – helping others in your workplace or learning environment.

  • Take part in employer volunteering days (if your employer offers them).

  • Contribute to charity drives – such as collecting food, clothing, or toys for those in need.

  • Get involved in national initiatives – like National Apprenticeship Week, Volunteers’ Week, or Youth Social Action campaigns.

Useful Resources

If you’d like to find out more about how you can get involved, here are some helpful links:

⭐️ National Citizen Service (NCS)
⭐️ Do-it.org – Volunteering Opportunities
⭐️ Volunteering Matters