One of the biggest myths about Scouting is that Groups are closing down due to a lack of young people wanting to become Members. Nothing could be further from the truth; Scouting in the UK is a growing Movement and we currently have 30,000 young people on our waiting lists simply because we do not have enough adults to help out.  Our current volunteer vacancies are listed at the national volunteering website, do-it.org.uk.

Current Vacancies (Spring 2012)

Beaver Scout Leaders (Hetton-le-Hole)
An exciting opportunity to establish a Beaver Colony within a growing, long established Group. This vacancy is a job share to provide exciting indoor and outdoor activities for around 12 girls and boys aged 6-8 years old. The Colony is about to Start in early 2012 and would have the potential to grow in numbers with good leadership.Training and support provided. apply
Established Cub Pack within a thriving Group has recently opened a second group of Cub Scouts. This vacancy is a job share to provide exciting indoor and outdoor activities for around 26 girls and boys aged 8-10 years old; joining an established adult team of three. The group continue to thrive and grow. Excellent support is offered. apply
Established Cub Pack within a thriving Group. This vacancy is a job share to provide exciting indoor and outdoor activities for around 26 girls and boys aged 8-10 years old; joining an recently established adult team of two. apply
An excellent opportunity for someone with track record of people management and development planning. As one of the largest scout groups locally (170 members) this role will provide line management and support to 27 adult volunteers. Scouting background and knowledge are not essential though the ability to communicate, provide vision whilst motivating and leading adults. apply
The Scout Association operates a highly regarded training scheme for its adults. Portfolio based, the scheme requires that adults build a portfolio demonstrating their competence in a range of modules relevant to their role. Training advisors meet informally with adult volunteers and match evidence against defined criteria. Opportunity would suit a volunteer with education / NVQ type assessment experience. apply

Why help?

There are many reasons why adults choose to volunteer for Scouting. Here are some that existing volunteers have given:
  • To give something back to the community: ‘I believe the kids get such a lot out of it; I just put a bit back for what the kids take out.’
  • To support the Leaders: ‘They give so much, you’ve got to give some of that back.’
  • Because volunteering is a ‘good thing’: ‘I just personally believe that you should always do some kind of voluntary work…otherwise nothing would get done in this world.’
  • As an enabler, so the Leader can do more: ‘If I can help Sam, our Leader, out by doing the little things, then it means she has got more time to give the kids and then they get more out of it.’
  • To spend more quality time with your child: ‘David used to go on his PlayStation2 while I read the paper after school and work – now we get a chance to do activities together.’
  • To develop your own skills: ‘I hadn’t used a compass since I was a Scout. After I learned how to use one again, I take one out on family walks. We get lost less than we used to!’
  • To enjoy and rediscover adventure for yourself: ‘We had a water fight at Beavers the other week, it was great!’

  • Read our Case Study about a new volunteer's induction into Scouting.

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