How to get involved

• Would you like to do more outside of work and family?
• Do you miss the fun of your inner child?
• Would you like to give something back in the easiest, most rewarding, way there is?
• Would you like to add a new hobby?

HOW: We have space for new assistant leaders and it would be great if you could join us.  If you can spare 2 or 3 evenings a month why not come along and find out how you can help? We have leaders already so there’s  no feeling of obligation and we will ease you in gently.

BENEFITS: Young people are amazing, spontaneous, fun, and as each has their own different personality they are energising to be around. You could be part of that so why not give it a go?

There are as many types of volunteers as there are people; those that want to come along and just help out, those that love the outdoors and those that don’t, and those that want to help behind the scenes as well. You don’t need to have been a Scout or Guide when you were young and we really are a flexible bunch when it comes to volunteering to suit you.

What next?

It can be hard to put yourself forward when you don’t know what you are getting yourself into. You are welcome to take the 4 week test. Just come along for 4 weeks with no obligation and see if you like it. Just contact us via this website 

Why Scouting is so Powerful

Bear Grylls has been Chief Scout for some time. If you really want to know more this 1/2 hour 2019 documentary gives you everything you need.

Its up to you based on how much time you offer

Occasional Helpers – Your help from time to time when you can. Perhaps you could cook sausages at an event, help with our grounds on a working  afternoon, come in and help young people with a topic you know well, or just join in your child’s regular meeting from time to time.

Regular Helpers and Committee Members – Perhaps you would like to help a bit more and can commit to helping once or twice each month. As a more regular helper we can plan what weeks you can come and help to make sure your help really counts. Alternatively, you could help with a committee role in fundraising, maintenance, or our administration.

Section Assistants – If you can attend 50% of meetings then this is a leader role but without the full commitment. You can chose whether you want to be invested and wear a uniform or not. You will have some basic training in safeguarding, safety and scouting.

Section Leaders – Our sections are led by a Section Leader working with one or more Assistant Section Leaders. These roles benefit from our award winning free training with modules delivered online, at fun training weekends, and in the evenings. This leads to a recognised management qualification  too.

Depending on the role our volunteers will require a DBS background check and certain roles will require a formal vetting procedure.