What many people don’t realise is that there are plenty of flexible ways adults can get involved with or contribute to their local Scout Group without making the time commitment required for a uniformed leadership role. Adults can help by:

• Assisting with activities

• Joining the Group Committee and/or assisting with administration

• Helping to fundraise

• Providing transport

• Volunteering for duties such as Scout Hall set up

• Helping with DIY jobs or gardening at the Scout Hall

• Organising a Group excursion to their workplace

• Assisting with food preparation

• Offering their unique talents and skills for a Group theme night

Volunteering for roles such as these helps to ‘free up’ the uniformed Leaders so they can focus on planning and running activities, and providing youth members with the best possible Scouting experience.

“I started helping out once a month, went on some camps,
and I loved it so much that now I’ve become a Leader!”

Adult volunteers can choose to undertake training and become an Assistant Leader or a Leader with one of the Sections:

• Beavers (6 – 8*)
• Cub Scouts (7.5 – 11)
• Scouts (10.5 – 15)
• Explorers (14.5-18)

Scout Leaders come from all walks of life, from parents of Scouts, to childhood Scouts, to people with no Scouting experience at all!

Leaders need to be motivated individuals with a commitment to providing varied, exciting and dynamic programs for their Scout Group. Scout leaders deliver on that commitment by providing training and support in all aspects of Scouting, youth leadership, programming and safety.

Normally, leaders need to commit to Group meetings one night per week during school term, a monthly Leaders’ meeting, and a few weekends a year for outdoor activities such as hiking and camping trips.

“It’s so rewarding to know that I’m making a positive
difference in the kids’ lives and helping them be their best.”

Volunteering with Gerrards Cross & Fulmer Scouts gives you opportunities to:

• Encourage, mentor and empower young people to be their best

• Contribute to your local community

• Rediscover adventure yourself

• Involved the whole family in new adventure together

• Have fun

• Challenge yourself

• Get active

• Learn new skills

• Be appreciated

• Meet people with similar values

• Travel overseas

“Scouting is very worthwhile. You meet so many people and
go to so many places. I’ve never had so much fun in my life!”

All of Scouts leaders must undergo a CRB check to ensure the safety of our young members.

If you feel you can meet the challenge, then contact Mark Shaw, Group Scout Leader

scoutermark@hotmail.co.uk

Mike Logan Scout Leader ” this is a fantastic opportunity for young people to learn new skills and bring there creative ideas to life”