ADULTS IN SCOUTING
Adult members have fun too !
Leaders, helpers, committe members and Parents - without these our movement couldn't carry on
Whats the difference?
Leaders take on the commitment of running the weekly meetings and other activities. They become a uniformed member, make a promise and undergo suitable training.
Parent Helpers / Helpers support the group in many ways (these are just three)
Why do we help?
There are many reasons to help, these are just a few . . .
Adults in Scouting are from all walks of life. Yet the one thing they share is the enjoyment of helping young people reach their potential. You may not be aware of the following facts:
You may feel that you have no skills to offer Scouting - but everyone has something to give. Doing things such as making squash and organising games means the Leader has more time to spend with the young people.
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 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. Perhaps you could take a group of young people to your place of work such as a police station or garden centre?
What you can get out of volunteering
Volunteering in Scouting is fun and rewarding. You will have the chance to learn new skills, rediscover adventure, make new friends, spend more time with your child and give something back to your community. Why not volunteer today?
Child Protection
The Scout Association's Child Protection policy is known as the 'Young People First' policy. It's often referred to as the "yellow card" policy because of the pocket sized reminder card all adults are asked to keep and carry with them.
The 'Young People First' policy is held up as an example of best practice and praised by the child protection agencies. The Scout Association also enjoys the confidence and trust of thousands of parents who each week place their children in our care.
As an Adult in Scouting you must be aware of your responsibilities within the 'Young People First' policy, and put into practice the policy set out in the Yellow Card. .
All adults undertake specific training, depending on their appointment. This ensures that all leaders keep up to date with relevant changes and developments within the movement and elsewhere.
Leaders, helpers, committe members and Parents - without these our movement couldn't carry on
Whats the difference?
Leaders take on the commitment of running the weekly meetings and other activities. They become a uniformed member, make a promise and undergo suitable training.
Parent Helpers / Helpers support the group in many ways (these are just three)
- This could be by helping at the weekly meetings, most groups have a parent rota made up of several parents.
- Perhaps you like DIY, a lot of groups have their own Headquarters that they maintain themselves.
- Helping with transporting.
Why do we help?
There are many reasons to help, these are just a few . . .
- Because volunteering is a ‘good thing’.
- To enjoy and rediscover adventure for yourself.
- We take so much from the community, volunteering is a way to give something back to the community.
- To develop your own skills
Adults in Scouting are from all walks of life. Yet the one thing they share is the enjoyment of helping young people reach their potential. You may not be aware of the following facts:
- None of our Leaders are paid – they are all volunteers.
The majority of our Leaders have full time jobs and a family. - 44% of our Leaders are female.
- Leaders get involved because they want to have fun and make new friends themselves.
- Leaders don’t have to be ‘superheroes’ who know everything. They are given training on the job and learn new skills as they go along.
- Whilst all our volunteers are passionate about what they do, many help out on a flexible basis due to other commitments. Some may help out once a week or fortnight whereas others help once a term or at summer camp.
- 27% of volunteers help out in Scouting as they are a parent of a current Member. Many were not Scouts when they were young but have learnt new skills and made new friends through Scouting.
- Not all volunteers wear uniform.
- Many of our adult volunteers say they are more confident in their everyday lives as a result of their involvement with Scouting.
- Not all adults who volunteer for Scouting work with young people. There are a variety of other jobs that need to be done such as gardening and general DIY, organising events, doing the accounts and writing press releases.
- All our Leaders are covered by a comprehensive insurance policy while taking part in Scouting.
- New Leaders in Scouting go through an enhanced criminal records check to ensure they are fit to work with young people.
You may feel that you have no skills to offer Scouting - but everyone has something to give. Doing things such as making squash and organising games means the Leader has more time to spend with the young people.
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 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. Perhaps you could take a group of young people to your place of work such as a police station or garden centre?
What you can get out of volunteering
Volunteering in Scouting is fun and rewarding. You will have the chance to learn new skills, rediscover adventure, make new friends, spend more time with your child and give something back to your community. Why not volunteer today?
Child Protection
The Scout Association's Child Protection policy is known as the 'Young People First' policy. It's often referred to as the "yellow card" policy because of the pocket sized reminder card all adults are asked to keep and carry with them.
The 'Young People First' policy is held up as an example of best practice and praised by the child protection agencies. The Scout Association also enjoys the confidence and trust of thousands of parents who each week place their children in our care.
As an Adult in Scouting you must be aware of your responsibilities within the 'Young People First' policy, and put into practice the policy set out in the Yellow Card. .
All adults undertake specific training, depending on their appointment. This ensures that all leaders keep up to date with relevant changes and developments within the movement and elsewhere.