About Volunteering

Your role as an adult

 

As an adult working with young people in a voluntary capacity, you will have a unique role to play in their lives. Over time you’ll meet young people who will benefit from the fun and adventure they have had whilst in your care. 

 

Your Scouts adventure begins with your local group. Head over to our Group Finder to find your nearest Scout group or use our online contact form to share your details. Our local team will be in touch soon after!

 

Next steps

 

We suggest that the first thing you should do is contact us to talk about the ways in which you might help. You might want to become a Leader, or might prefer to help ‘behind the scenes’ as a Group manager, administrator or as a committee member or fund-raiser. You can get in contact with us by finding a local group or contact us to register your interest. Tell us where you’d like to volunteer and we’ll put you in touch with someone local to you. 

 

Once we’ve worked out together what it is you’d like to do, we’ll set the paperwork in motion. Scouting has a strict child protection policy – and we will use the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and other sources to check your suitability to work with and for young people. If you wish to become a Leader, we’ll ask you to attend a short and informal interview.

 

Then we’ll introduce you to the other adults with whom you’ll be working, sort out training and induction for you and then support you as you get up and running in your new Scouting role.

Scouting is for adults too!

 

Volunteers don’t have to be “superheroes” who know everything – we provide training and support to help you learn new skills too.

Having people positive role models to guide the way, and give that extra bit of encouragement is so important in times like these. We help young people step up, speak and find their place in the world. We help them gain skills for life.

Three great reasons to volunteer: 

  • You’ll share your skills and experience with young people, while developing yourself
  • You’ll have fun and meet new people in your area
  • You’ll inspire a generation (and they’ll never forget it)

 What to expect:

  • A warm welcome
  • Flexibility to get involved in a way that works for you
  • Easy access to training and resources online
  • Plenty of support and a great team

Whether you join us to directly support young people, or behind the scenes, as a volunteer manager, treasurer or fundraiser, we’ll match you with a role that suits the skills you have to share and those you’d like to gain.

No two weeks are the same, but the impact you make is always great.

Getting Started