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Volunteer
Giving back will improve your wellbeing, equip you with skills for the future, and help you make a positive impact on the lives of young people
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Whatever your background or ability, there’s a volunteer spot for you.
Volunteering with us is a two-way street—you’ll gain new skills, boost your wellbeing, and make a real difference in your community.
Why Volunteer?
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Meet new people and try new things
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Create vital opportunities for young people
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Positively impact your community
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Make memories that last a lifetime
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You'll change lives—including your own.
A Role That Fits Your Life
We know life is busy, so our roles are flexible. A little time can make a big difference.
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Not sure? Try our no-pressure 4 Week Challenge to see if it’s for you.
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Too busy? Join our volunteer rota and help as little as once a year, without the long-term commitment.
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Prefer behind the scenes? We need people to help with admin, fundraising, finances, and keeping our facilities running. Your skills are valuable.
Ready to find your fit? We’ll chat you through all the options to find something that works for you.
Not Sure Yet? Try the 4 Week Challenge
Still on the fence? No problem.
It might not take as much time as you think — and we’ll work with you to find a role that fits around your life. That’s why Scouts created the 4 Week Challenge: a short commitment to see if it’s for you.
Take the 4 week challenge
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Too Busy for a Regular Role? Join the Rota
Keen to help but worried you’re too busy? Our adult rota might be the solution.
Help out as often as three times a month, or as little as once a year — without the hassle of long training. It’s a great way to pass on your knowledge and experience to young people without a big commitment.
Parents, carers, friends — everyone’s welcome. If you’ve got a skill or a story worth sharing, why not come along?
Even once a year can make a huge impact.
Make a Big Impact Behind the Scenes
Not all volunteers work directly with young people — but every role makes a difference.
Behind the scenes, you might:
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Support volunteers with your people and leadership skills
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Spread the word about Scouts to attract new members
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Help with admin, fundraising, finances, or governance
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Keep things running smoothly — from serving tea and coffee, to tidying up, driving, or keeping our meeting place in tip-top shape
Your skills are valuable — and we’d love to have you on the team.
More comfortable behind the scenes?
You don’t need to work face-to-face with young people to make a big difference. Your support frees up volunteers to focus on what they do best: teaching skills for life. Plus, it’s a great chance to pick up new skills yourself.
Got a few hours a month? Get in touch — we’d love to hear from you.
Top notch volunteer training
You don’t need to be an expert to get stuck in with Scouts — we’ll give you all the training and support you need.
Our award-winning volunteer training is:
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Flexible – learn at your own pace, in a way that suits you
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Practical – packed with tips you’ll actually use
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Recognised – skills you can take beyond Scouts, into work and everyday life
No tests. No stress. Just the confidence to make a difference.
Available Roles
Chair of Trustees
Run a tight ship (with just enough fun). As Chair of Trustees, you’ll steer the Scout Group behind the scenes — making sure every young person gets the best start to their next big adventure.
Young Leader Mentor
Help teenage volunteers shine. As a Young Leader Mentor, you’ll be their guide, sounding board, and personal cheer squad.
Safeguarding? Non-negotiable.
Every regular volunteer’s has an enhanced DBS check and gets regular safeguarding training. Helpers and those on our adult rota get our Yellow Card — a clear, simple guide to keeping young people safe. Behind the scenes, we’re backed by the national Scouts Safeguarding team, making sure we’re always doing things right.
Because you can’t build confidence, resilience and independence without a rock-solid foundation of trust and safety.
