Become a Volunteer
Whether you are a parent of one of our Squirrel Scouts, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts or just wanting to find a rewarding way to use your time, Scouts has so much to offer.
We have a waiting list for all our Sections and without the help of caring adults, it’s very hard to ensure these young people can participate in Scouting. Many of our volunteers have been a Scout in their younger years and are happy to help guide and train those wishing to get involved.
Volunteering with young people
Team player? Love supporting young people? Great at planning? Each week, our volunteers help young people gain skills for life through activities and adventures.
Working in teams, they might:
- Welcome young people and families to sessions and events
- Make sure everyone’s safe, supported, included and having fun
- Help to plan and lead activities
- Get involved with days out, camps and expeditions
- Share and learn skills – from coding to cake decorating to canoeing
- Celebrate young people’s achievements big and small
No previous experience with young people? No problem. Whether you’d like to help out week-after-week or whenever-you-can, we provide training, learning opportunities and cups of tea – every step of the way.
Want to make a big impact behind the scenes?
Your time and skills can make a difference in so many ways. Not all volunteers work directly with young people, many help out in other ways.
Working in teams, they might:
- Get the best out of volunteers, using their people and leadership skills
- Spread the word about Scouts to attract new members
- Help with admin, fundraising, finances, operations or governance
- Keep everything running smoothly on the ground – from serving tea and coffee, helping to tidy up after meetings or sessions, driving or keeping meeting places in tip top condition
Have a look at our ‘Roles for Volunteers’ for an idea of the range of help we can benefit from.
Can parents volunteer?
Parents have a wide range of experience and knowledge that they can pass on. We encourage all parents to volunteer to help. Not only will you have the chance to experience an activity that your child enjoys, you might also have fun yourself
How much time do you need to commit
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 you will get out of volunteering
As well as the benefits of learning many lessons from our Scouts themselves, Scouts offers an award-winning training scheme for volunteers and which actively helps build valuable skills such as teamwork, confidence and leadership etc.
91% of volunteers said that Scouting had helped them develop key skills, such as leadership, teamwork, character development and social skills.
95% said that Scouting helped them improve their physical skills, including the improved ability to cope with outdoor conditions.
Young Leaders
We have many Young Leaders in the Group. They are young people aged between 13.5 and 18 who volunteer alongside adult leaders in a Squirrel Drey, Beaver Colony, Cub Pack or Scout Troop. This is an ideal volunteering project for the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. They’re a valuable asset to our leadership teams and play an active role in our sections, bringing a range of fresh ideas to the table and acting as positive role models for the young people they work alongside. For more information please complete this form.
How to make a start
We would love to tell you more about our volunteering opportunities. You can find information about our areas of greatest need on the ‘Roles for Volunteers’ page.
If you are a parent of a group member, feel free to approach a leader before or after a section meeting.
Alternatively, please contact Keith by email on enquiries@2ndmortlakescouts.org.uk.
