Adult Volunteers

31st Wakefield scout group is run entirely by trained volunteers who are united in their belief that nurturing young people through scouting gives them one of the best starts in life. Some of our volunteer leaders have over 70 years experience with the scout movement from being scouts themselves. But we don’t just need their amazing commitment to power our scout group. We also need tidy-uppers and tea-makers and great listeners from all walks of life – for as much or as little time as they can spare. At scouts whatever your background, identity or ability, there’s a volunteer spot with your name on it. For an informal chat contact Group Lead Volunteer Colin Harrison, 01924 829889 CHa_31stscoutgroup@sky.com

Benefits for you

• Boost your mental health – it feels good to give back
• Make friends and meet people
• Try new things and challenge yourself
• Get outdoors and get stuck in
• Positively impact your community
• Create vital opportunities for young people
• Make memories that’ll last a lifetime

Opportunities available include:

• Become a leader or unit helper – weekly/monthly commitment – work as part of a team to deliver scouting. Full online and in-person training and support given to help you make the most of your skills. Free DBS check.
• Be a committee member or trustee – annual/monthly commitment – Support behind the scenes with administration, fundraising, website support, teamaking and much more, or get stuck in helping out at camp or events. Full online and in-person training and support given if required. Free DBS check for some roles.
• Share your specialist skills or help out occasionally – Support our young people to learn something new by sharing your skill or hobby, are you a champion angler, carpenter, medical professional or outdoor instructor, we can make good use of your skills to support our young people to earn challenge badges like angling, woodworker, first aid, canoeing or swimming and help us to offer a varied and exciting programme.