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All adults who help in Scouting in Derwentside are volunteers, who help because they find it to be extremely rewarding and because they enjoy it.
There are many different roles in for adults in Scouting. The uniformed Leaders form only a small part of the adult volunteer team. Treasurers, secretaries, group managers, cleaners and caretakers are just some of the essential “behind the scenes” roles which allow leaders to get on with what they do best - providing challenging and exciting programmes for the young people.
All adults in Scouting are also able to join the Scout Fellowship. Members of the Fellowship are a mix of leaders, former scouts, retired leaders as well as adults who have never been involved in Scouting before.
The Fellowship gives members the opportunity to take part in social events with like minded people, as well being an extremely valuable source of support for the district by helping out at a wide range of district and group activities.
Without the adults who volunteer week in and week out Scouting would never happen. Why not be one of them and join the Big Adventure of Scouting?
Further Information
Do I have to have been a Scout or Guide?
No. You do not need any prior knowledge of Scouting. Adults join Scouting for a wide variety of reasons. Many were involved when younger and become adult leaders simply as the next step. However more and more people now join for many other reasons.
Personal contacts
Many adults join in order to help friends, colleagues or other people they already know. Someone who already volunteers may have talked about what they do, explained what it means, and encouraged their friend to come and help them out.
Skills
People with particular skills often welcome an opportunity to use or pass on those skills. These skills could range from climbing or first
aid, to DIY, craft or cooking. They could even be practical Scouting skills such as fire-lighting which were first learnt when the adult was a Scout or Guide themselves.
Opportunities
Scouting offers a variety of experiences and opportunities for adult members,which can be valuable on a CV. For example a student teacher who needs to show experience of
working with young people; a trainee accountant who may act as a Group Treasurer;
Personal contacts
Many adults join in order to help friends, colleagues or other people they already know. Someone who already volunteers may have talked about what they do, explained what it means, and encouraged their friend to come and help them out.
Skills
People with particular skills often welcome an opportunity to use or pass on those skills. These skills could range from climbing or first
aid, to DIY, craft or cooking. They could even be practical Scouting skills such as fire-lighting which were first learnt when the adult was a Scout or Guide themselves.
Opportunities
Scouting offers a variety of experiences and opportunities for adult members,which can be valuable on a CV. For example a student teacher who needs to show experience of
working with young people; a trainee accountant who may act as a Group Treasurer;
or someone who is looking to return to the workplace and needs to build up their CV.
Parenting
Many parents of youth Members simply want to support and encourage their child, and see them develop while having fun. Scouting offers parents the opportunity to see their children playing and taking part in activities with their friends. It can also enable parents to spend time involved in their child’s activities, which they may not otherwise get to do.
Will training be provided?
Yes. There is comprehensive training provided for all volunteers. The amount of training you will need to do will depend upon your chosen role and prior experience. We also have Training Advisors who support adults throughout the training.
Parenting
Many parents of youth Members simply want to support and encourage their child, and see them develop while having fun. Scouting offers parents the opportunity to see their children playing and taking part in activities with their friends. It can also enable parents to spend time involved in their child’s activities, which they may not otherwise get to do.
Will training be provided?
Yes. There is comprehensive training provided for all volunteers. The amount of training you will need to do will depend upon your chosen role and prior experience. We also have Training Advisors who support adults throughout the training.
What checks are made on someone wanting to become a Leader or Helper?
As with all organisations which work with young people, all adults who will come into contact with children must complete a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
This is a very simple procedure involving completing a short form.
This is a very simple procedure involving completing a short form.
How much time do I have to give?
As much as you want to.
Obviously some roles require a regular commitment, such as a section leader, but the wide variety of roles means there is always some way you can help, no matter how much time you have available.
How can I join?
Adult help is always welcome in Scouting. The movement simply could not survive without the enthusiasm and commitment of the adults.
If you are a parent and you want to help at your child’s group then you can speak to leader at that group.
Alternatively, if you have no former links to Scouting, you could take a look at the groups page to find the nearest group to where you live. You can then contact us and we will arrange to meet you and discuss how you would like to be involved.
