Adult Volunteers

Not all volunteers wear a uniform. With a range of roles available, you can commit as much or as little time as you want – whether it’s an hour a week or one day a year.

It’s easy to get started – all you need is the get-up-and-go to try it! You already have all the skills you need! Can you muck in with others? Can you step into someone else’s shoes? Do you get back up when you fall? Then volunteering is right for you! Whatever role you choose to fulfil, we’ll always make sure that you are well trained and supported – and offer you opportunities to challenge yourself by learning additional skills.

What will I get out of it?

Volunteering is one of the most rewarding and fun things you can do with your free time. Not only will you watch the young people in your care grow and develop, but you’ll have the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications and develop both practical and soft skills with our award winning, adaptable training scheme. In fact, over 90% of Scout volunteers nationally said that the skills they learned through volunteering have helped them in their work or personal lives.

Scout Network

If you’re under 25, you can also join Network, our fifth section. Here you’ll be able to share ideas with other volunteers and get additional support for your training. You’ll also be able to work on a number of projects with other Network members across the country and be a part of national and international events. To find out more about Network, click the link below.

So why not find out more about available volunteer roles, from occasional section assistant to group leader and beyond?

Find your local Scout group or contact us about what you need to do to become a volunteer below.

Examples of possible roles

• Occasional helper – you’ll assist in the running of your section, most likely only once or twice a term.
• Section Assistant – you’ll assist in both the running and planning of your section’s programme. You will likely also help run at least one or two special events
• Assistant Section Leader – you’ll assist in the running and planning of your section’s programme, as well as dealing with some of the admin. You’ll likely help plan and run some special events
• Scout Active Support – you’ll help events run smoothly, perhaps by being part of the catering team, running an activity or setting up the marquee.
• Group Exec – you’ll assist in the administration of an entire group, perhaps as a secretary or quartermaster

All our roles are flexible – you could take on more or less than is detailed here, these are just examples. Your role fits around you. To find out more about volunteering, please fill out the form at the link below.