Regiment Road Shows Seeking Volunteers
The Bermuda Regiment has taken to the road in a bid to attract new volunteers to the colours, and the first of a series of roadshows aimed at highlighting the benefits of service and boosting volunteer numbers was held on Monday.
The recruitment drive will be backed up by a special open day at Warwick Camp on Saturday, September 20, when potential recruits and their families will be able to meet serving soldiers, see its roles and equipment and try out the obstacle course.
Regiment Adjutant Major Benjamin Beasley said, “The roadshows will be very informal, but informative – we want to reach out more to the public we serve and engage with them.
“We will be there to provide members of the community information about service in the Regiment and dispel – if needed – some of the myths surrounding it.”
The first of the six roadshows was held yesterday [Sept 8] at the playground opposite Southampton’s Port Royal Esso gas station.
Each of the events will feature aspects of Regiment life and interested people will be able to find out more about the commitment required, pay and terms and conditions of service.
They will be run by Regiment Sergeant Major Rupert Lambert, who has special responsibility for community relations and helping in the drive for volunteers.
Sgt Maj. Lambert said, “I’m looking forward to it – I will be there to show people what they can get out the Regiment in terms of personal development, fitness and leadership skills.”
He added, “I can also help with information about the Junior Leaders programme – which open to those aged under 18 and is one of the most successful youth programmes on the Island.”
Among the other benefits available to Regiment volunteers are a $500 signing on bonus for volunteers and a new volunteer interest card scheme, where serving soldiers can gain a $50 bonus if someone they give a card to later joins up, as well as good rates of pay.
Maj. Beasley said the Warwick Camp open day, which will be attended by the Regiment’s Commander-in-Chief, Governor George Fergusson, would feature soldiers from a variety of Regiment units, including medics, signallers and infantry.
He added, “We have nothing to hide in the Regiment and we welcome potential soldiers and their families.
“It’s a chance for people to come in, with no commitment, and see some displays, find out about recruit training and talk to our soldiers.
“The Regiment is a lot of fun, as well as a rewarding way to serve our community, and people are welcome to give our redesigned obstacle course a try.
“We particularly welcome families, because they must support those who choose to serve, so it’s good to see them come along as well.”
The second roadshow will be held at the Barnes Corner area in Southampton today from 4pm to 7pm.
On Wednesday, September 10, Sgt Major Lambert will be in the Warwick Post Office area between 4-7pm and in Hamilton on Thursday and Friday, although details are still to be confirmed.
And he will be at Kindley Field Road in St George’s on Monday, September 15 between 10am and noon and 4pm and 7pm.
Further roadshows will take place at Palmetto Road at the junction with Orange Valley in Devonshire between 7am and 10am on Tuesday, September 16 and at the car park area at Trimingham roundabout, at the start of Harbour Road, Paget on Wednesday, September 17 between 11am and 2pm and 4pm and 7pm.The Bermuda Regiment has taken to the road in a bid to attract new volunteers to the colours.
The first of a series of roadshows aimed at highlighting the benefits of service and boosting volunteer numbers was held on Monday.
And the recruitment drive will be backed up by a special open day at Warwick Camp on Saturday, September 20, when potential recruits and their families will be able to meet serving soldiers, see its roles and equipment and try out the obstacle course.
Regiment Adjutant Major Benjamin Beasley said, “The roadshows will be very informal, but informative – we want to reach out more to the public we serve and engage with them.
“We will be there to provide members of the community information about service in the Regiment and dispel – if needed – some of the myths surrounding it.”
The first of the six roadshows was held yesterday (MON) at the playground opposite Southampton’s Port Royal Esso gas station.
Each of the events will feature aspects of Regiment life and interested people will be able to find out more about the commitment required, pay and terms and conditions of service.
They will be run by Regiment Sergeant Major Rupert Lambert, who has special responsibility for community relations and helping in the drive for volunteers.
Sgt Maj. Lambert said, “I’m looking forward to it – I will be there to show people what they can get out the Regiment in terms of personal development, fitness and leadership skills.”
He added, “I can also help with information about the Junior Leaders programme – which open to those aged under 18 and is one of the most successful youth programmes on the Island.”
Among the other benefits available to Regiment volunteers are a $500 signing on bonus for volunteers and a new volunteer interest card scheme, where serving soldiers can gain a $50 bonus if someone they give a card to later joins up, as well as good rates of pay.
Maj. Beasley said the Warwick Camp open day, which will be attended by the Regiment’s Commander-in-Chief, Governor George Fergusson, would feature soldiers from a variety of Regiment units, including medics, signallers and infantry.
He added, “We have nothing to hide in the Regiment and we welcome potential soldiers and their families.
“It’s a chance for people to come in, with no commitment, and see some displays, find out about recruit training and talk to our soldiers.
“The Regiment is a lot of fun, as well as a rewarding way to serve our community, and people are welcome to give our redesigned obstacle course a try.
“We particularly welcome families, because they must support those who choose to serve, so it’s good to see them come along as well.”
The second roadshow will be held at the Barnes Corner area in Southampton tomorrow [Sept 9] from 4pm to 7pm.
On Wednesday, September 10, Sgt Major Lambert will be in the Warwick Post Office area between 4-7pm and in Hamilton on Thursday and Friday, although details are still to be confirmed.
And he will be at Kindley Field Road in St George’s on Monday, September 15 between 10am and noon and 4pm and 7pm.
Further roadshows will take place at Palmetto Road at the junction with Orange Valley in Devonshire between 7am and 10am on Tuesday, September 16 and at the car park area at Trimingham roundabout, at the start of Harbour Road, Paget on Wednesday, September 17 between 11am and 2pm and 4pm and 7pm.
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