Adult Leader - Modern Scouting (RM)

Make a difference. Have fun. Give as much time as works for you.

You don't need to have been a Scout before. You don't need to be an expert. And you don't need to be available every week.

Scouts helps young people develop skills for life through adventure, friendship, teamwork and new experiences. Behind every great Scout experience is a team of volunteers making it happen - and there are lots of different ways to get involved.

Everyone is welcome

At Scouts, we celebrate difference and welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, identities and abilities. Whatever your experience, interests or availability, there could be a role that suits you.

You might enjoy:

• Working directly with children and young people
  
• Helping to plan activities and adventures
  
• Sharing a hobby, profession or practical skill
  
• Supporting outdoor activities, camps and trips
  
• Helping behind the scenes with administration or communications
  
• Supporting fundraising, equipment or events
  
• Using professional skills such as finance, HR, IT or management
  
• Joining a Trustee Board and helping Scouts thrive in the local community.

Volunteer your way

Modern Scouting is built around teams, so volunteering can fit around work, family and other commitments. Some volunteers help regularly, while others lend a hand occasionally, support a particular event or share a skill for just one evening.

An hour can make a difference.

You could help young people cook outdoors, learn first aid, try a new sport, get creative, explore nature, develop confidence or experience their first night away from home.

What's in it for you?

• Meet new people and become part of a friendly team
  
• Learn new skills and build confidence
  
• Spend more time outdoors
  
• Try activities you might never otherwise experience
  
• Develop leadership and teamwork skills
  
• Support your local community
  
• Help young people achieve things they didn't think they could do
  
• Make some brilliant memories along the way.
  

Prefer to help behind the scenes?

That's just as important. Scout Groups also need people who can help with:

• Administration
  
• Finance
  
• Fundraising
  
• Communications and social media
  
• Buildings and equipment
  
• Events
  
• Governance and trusteeship
  
• Community partnerships.

You can make a huge difference without running a weekly meeting.

Flexible volunteering

Morning, afternoon or evening. Weekdays or weekends. Regularly or occasionally.

We'll help you find an opportunity that works around the time you have available.

Support for volunteers

Depending on your role, Scouts provides:

• Training and ongoing learning
  
• Support from other volunteers
  
• Excellent activity and programme resources
  
• Appropriate insurance
  
• Relevant safeguarding and safety procedures
  
• Reasonable expenses where applicable
  
• A welcoming volunteer team.

Some roles involving young people require appropriate safeguarding checks. Adult volunteer roles are generally available from age 18, with Young Leader opportunities available for young people aged 14-17.

Ready to find out more?

You don't have to know exactly what role you want.

Tell us a little about yourself, what interests you and how much time you might have. We can help you find a way to get involved that works for you.

Join the team. Share your skills. Help young people gain skills for life.

What skills do I need?

What skills do I need?

There isn't one type of Scout volunteer. We need people with different personalities, experiences and skills. You might be great at crafts, cooking, DIY, sport, technology, photography, organising events or simply encouraging young people to have a go.

Perhaps your strengths are administration, finance, communications, fundraising, leadership or organisation. Or perhaps you simply have enthusiasm and would like to help.

We'll provide the learning, resources and support you need for your role.

Interested in working with young people?

Our volunteers help young people to:

• Build confidence and independence
  
• Make friends and work as part of a team
  
• Experience the outdoors
  
• Learn practical skills
  
• Take on challenges
  
• Discover new interests
  
• Develop skills for life.

You could support young people across different age groups, either regularly or as part of a wider volunteer team.