#GoodForYou Put your skills to use and learn new ones. Volunteering is easier than you think.
We all have skills we can share no matter how big or small that may be; whether you can help more regularly as part of the team each week, supporting with fundraising, help with online content or even perhaps as simple as sharing a skill to our young people one week to help them obtain a badge.
Scouts makes a difference to young people but it also makes a difference to adults too. If you're interested in finding out more please contact Victoria on [email protected] or use the volunteer form. Please do not use this form for waiting list enquiries as it will not be processed. A DBS check will be required and full training will be given for these roles.
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.
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.
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 our volunteers believe that the skills and experiences they have gained through Scouting have been of relevance to their working or personal lives.
My child is in Scouting - is there anything I could do to help? The short answer is yes. Many of our helpers and leaders are parents of our youth members because they’ve seen firsthand how Scouting benefits young people 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 leader to discuss how you might become involved.
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.
What should I do next? Just get in touch with Victoria, 1AC's Group Lead Volunteer, by sending a message via the Contact Us page and she'll do the rest!
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