Join the adventure…
There are many ways you can kick-start your adventure, as a young person, parent or adult volunteer. Our volunteers get involved on their terms and not all roles involve working with young people. If you can give a little time (or a lot) to help improve young lives in your community, we’d love to hear from you.
Young People
Ready to begin your adventure? There are five sections you can join, depending on your age. The activities and opportunities vary but what is the same is that each will empower you to make friends, learn skills and try new things.
Fill in the joining form and we’ll get back to you.
Register an interest in Joining
Adult Volunteer
‘Scouting is a character factory.’ Not our words, but those of our lead volunteer, chief scout Bear Grylls. Are you ready to inspire a generation of young people to experience fun, friendship and realadventure? The opportunities to volunteer with us are flexible. Think of something you’d like to do and chances are it’s just what we require.
Fill in the simple form to start your volunteering journey.
Parents
Want your child to experience the fun, friendship and adventure of Scouting? You’re not alone. As well as the chance to take part in a range of exciting activities, scouts learn other skills as well. A recent study showed that 87% of young people said that Scouting helped them to contribute to their communities as active citizens.
Theres lot’s of ways you as a parent can be involved and support your child’s development without becoming a leader. For example helping out on a parent rota, being a trustee, driving a minibus, helping with maintenance or many other tasks!
Are there any age restrictions on helping out?
As long as you’re over 18, you can help out as an adult volunteer in Scouting. There is no upper age limit for adult volunteers. If you are aged between 14 to 18, there is the option of becoming a Young Leader.
Want your child to experience the fun, friendship and adventure of Scouting? You’re not alone. As well as the chance to take part in a range of exciting activities, scouts learn other skills as well. A recent study showed that 87% of young people said that Scouting helped them to contribute to their communities as active citizens.
Want to join beavers ?
Beavers are girls and boys aged 6 to 8 years old who form a Colony. Our Beaver Colony meets every Tuesday at the Scout HQ. To join our Beavers waiting list please complete the Register of Interest web form.
Want to join Cubs ?
Cubs are girls and boys aged 8 to 10½ years old who form a Pack. Our Cubs Pack meets every Monday at the Scout HQ. To join our Cubs please complete the Register of Interest web form.
Want to join Scouts ?
Scouts are girls and boys aged 10½ to 14 years old who form a Troop. Our Scout Troop meets evey Friday at the Scout HQ. To join our Scouts please complete the Register of Interest web form.
Want to join as an adult helper?
Would you like to be part of something amazing? Part of Scouting’s mission statement is…
To help young people achieve their full, physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as respected members of their local, national and international communities.
Take a look at our Adult Helpers page to see what roles are available at the moment, or contact our Group Scout Leader. Roles range from committee members to parent helpers and uniformed leaders, it doesn’t matter how much you do, every little helps!
If your child is not yet old enough to join, you can sign up to the Register of Interest to let us know.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Skills do I need?
All you need to bring to Scouting is enthusiasm when you Volunteer! No previous experience is required and we will give you as much or as little support and training as you need. Everyone has skills they can bring to the role often you just don’t realise it!
What if I don’t have that much spare time?
Don’t worry! Outside of Scouts, some of our volunteers work shifts, some are in full time employment, some are part time. This means some volunteer every week, others once a month others more occasionally. Volunteering with us is easy and flexible, just get in touch with us to find out how!
What will I get out of Volunteering with Scouts?
As much as you want to get out of it! Scouts offers you the chance to build on personal skills, like teamwork, confidence and leadership. You get to do all this while having fun, making friends and changing the lives of young people for the better.
My child is in Scouting – is there anything I could do to help?
Absolutely, in fact many of our helpers are parents of our young people.
Are there any age or other restrictions on helping out?
As long as you’re over 18, you can help out as an adult volunteer here. There is no upper age limit either! Depending on the role we’ll need to get a DBS check done for you (but we sort that out) and we may require a couple of references. Other than that there are no prerequisites.