Volunteering with us
Join us on an evening after work to help young people learn new skills, make friends, and grow in confidence. Our meetings are full of activities - cooking, crafts, games, and traditional Scout skills like knots or map reading. Don’t worry, you don’t need to know how to do any of these yourself, but if you've got skills to share that's fantastic too.
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You’ll be joining a friendly team of leaders who work together to give young people a safe, fun, and engaging experience. We’re happy if you’d like to help just a few times each term, or if you want to get fully involved and pick up some outdoor skills yourself, that’s great too. Every contribution makes a real difference.
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You don’t need to commit every week. Volunteers usually help at a few sessions each term, signing up for the evenings that fit their schedule.
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Meeting Times:
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Cubs (ages 8–10½): Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
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Scouts (ages 10½–14): Fridays, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
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Explorers (ages 14–18): Fridays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Other Roles
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Leaders – Join the leadership team for a section. Commitment includes weekly meetings plus occasional weekends or camps. Requires a disclosure check and completion of the Scout Leader training programme.
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Minibus Drivers – Support trips to camps or activities. Must be over 25 with driving experience. Requires a disclosure check and minibus assessment.
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Equipment & Bicycle Helpers – Maintain activity equipment or bikes, and occasionally show youngsters how to care for them. Requires a disclosure check.
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Tea Towel & Practical Helpers – Assist with tasks like washing tea towels or tidying up. No qualifications required.
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Trustees – Join the Scout Group’s formal management committee. Meetings 3 times a year. Disclosure check and online training required.