Volunteering

Whatever your skillset, lend a hand for as little or as much time as you can spare, and we promise you’ll get more out than you put in.  Our volunteering opportunities are as varied as you and there is plenty to chose from! Because whether you’re helping a leader to run an activity in the local town hall, organising a night away, or buttering 120 slices of bread for a group of very hungry eleven year olds – no two meetings are the same. The difference you make, though, is always great.

Make a difference, volunteer today

You don’t need to be Bear Grylls to join us. Our door is open to people of all ages, genders, races and backgrounds, and we’re only able to change lives because people like you lend a hand. We’re talking about tea makers, tidy-uppers and skill sharers. We’re talking about mini bus drivers and first aiders. We’re talking about students who want to boost their CV, and parents who volunteer so they can spend more time together as a family.

We provide the training. You show up, get stuck in, and make memories for life. Sounds fun? Worthwhile? It is…

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1. Do I really have the skills you need?

You don’t have to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls to get involved with Scouting. Do you have first aid knowledge? Are you good with numbers? Handy in the kitchen? Or are you a DIY whizz? We all have useful skills and you can volunteer and help in many ways. We currently need help with:

• Social media

• Fundraising

• Equipment monitoring (Quartermaster)

• Our Executive

2. What if I don’t have that much spare time?

Volunteering with us is easy, fun and flexible – how much time you give is completely up to you. Whether you help out once a fortnight, month or term or just at special events or camps, there is bound to be a role you can play, and no matter how you get involved, we’ll make sure you’re properly trained and supported.

3. What will I get out of volunteering?

As well as gaining externally recognised skills and having a brilliant time, Scouting also offers the chance to build on personal skills, like teamwork, confidence and leadership. A study found that over 90% of Scouting volunteers believe that the skills and experiences they have gained through Scouting have been of relevance to their working or personal lives.

4. My child is in Scouting – is there anything I can do to help?

The short answer is yes. Many of our helpers and leaders are parents because they’ve seen firsthand how Scouting benefits the young people in their lives and want to give something back. It’s also a chance to spend more time with your children and learn new skills. Speak to your child’s section leader to discuss how you might become involved.

5. Are there any age restrictions on helping out?

As long as you’re over 18, you can help out as an adult volunteer in Scouting. There is no upper age limit for adult volunteers. If you are aged between 14 to 18, there is the option of becoming a Young Leader.

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Declaration *By signing this application, I confirm that I: a) accept the values of Scouting as set out in the purpose and valuesb) have read a copy of Young People First: Safeguarding – Code of Good Practice (known as the ‘Yellow Card’) and accept and understand that the aim of the Child Protection Policy is to safeguard the welfare of all members by protecting them from neglect and from physical, sexual and emotional harm;c) am prepared to make the Scout Promise (where appropriate – if you are unsure please contact your line manager or the Scout Information Centre);d) agree not to promote any beliefs, behaviours or practices that are not compatible with the values of Scouting;e) agree to abide by the policies and rules of The Scout Associationf) accept that Scouting is a uniformed organisationg) accept the requirement to undertake the appropriate learning and/or training within the timescale as laid down by The Scout Associationh) am subject to a check made against records at UK Headquarters and certain roles will be required to undertake a Criminal Record Disclosure check.

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