Take Our Four Week Challenge
Why not try our Four Week Challenge? Volunteer for just four weeks, support young people, supercharge your CV, and have some brilliant fun along the way!
Week 1
Week 2
Start to help out – the local leaders will explain absolutely everything step-by-step. The key? Have fun!
Week 3
This week you might take the lead running a game or activity but dont’ worry, our friendly volunteers will be there to support you every step of the way.
Week 4
By now you’ll know if Scouting is for you, whether you want to continue volunteering at your local Group or become one of our volunteer managers or supporters. Your local volunteers will discuss all the options with you.
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
Don’t just take our word for it…
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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Want to know how you will make an impact? Here are some percentages by which Scouts are more confident than non-Scouts… amazing, eh?
- Life Skills & Employability 19.5%
- Leadership 17%
- Problem Solving 10.5%
- Teamwork 15.5%
- Emotional Intelligence 19.4%