Scout Association change aims to get more people involved
The Scout Association has changed the way people can volunteer to allow more people to get involved.
Currently all scouts volunteers have to become a scout leader but with the new changes volunteers will become part of a team with each volunteer taking responsibility for a scout section of their branch.
Scouts have changed the system to make volunteering more accessible and allow people to get involved irrespective of how much time they have to offer to scouting.
The changes come at a time where more young people are wanting to join Scouts so recruiting and retaining volunteers is a priority for the organisation.
Scouts volunteer development team lead Jane King said that the changes in volunteering would ensure that new volunteers learn the fundamentals of Scouting in a safe and secure environment, to become great role models for young people.
‘Being part of Guernsey Scouting gives me a sense of belonging to something very special,’ said Ms King.
‘Seeing and helping our young people develop and grow as they gain confidence in their abilities is amazing.’
Ms King has also said how the scouts volunteers already work closely together, so the new team aspect will encourage connections between volunteers even further.
‘Volunteering in Guernsey Scouting has enabled me to develop an amazing group of great friends.
‘We are like a family who help each other out,’ she said.
Volunteers are given full support and training and option to volunteer on a flexible basis.
People interested in becoming a volunteer should contact Jane King on 07781 403243 or jane.king@scouts.org.gg.
