Flexible Volunteering

You may feel that you have no skills to offer Scouting - but everyone has something to give such as...

 

• Helping out at camps

• Maintaining equipment

• Joining the Group Executive Committee

• Providing transport to events and activities

 

Do you have any hobbies and interests that you could share? For example, are you a qualified First Aider who could run an interactive session or do you have an interest in nature and could help take a Group on a fun walk through the local woods?

 

If you don’t have time in the evenings when Groups meet could you use your work skills to help out a few hours a month to suit you. Are you a gardener, an accountant or work in Public Relations for example or could you take a Group to your place of work such as a police station or garden centre?

 

Got a question?

 

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.

 

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 our 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 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.

 

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.

 

Join the adventure

 

If you'd ready to 'join the adventure' or have any other questions and want to find out more, speak to one of our leaders or get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.