It’s amazing that our group has grown to nearly 70 young people in the past year, with all our sections getting back to healthy numbers, but we could do more, especially in our younger sections, where we have 20 young people of age waiting to join our group.
What stops us from growing further, primarily in our younger sections, it’s the need for more adult volunteers due to higher adult to child ratios, however, we could do with additional support in all sections.
That’s where you, or someone you know, could come in. We could do with some extra adult volunteers, and you may think, oh that’s not for me, I don’t have the time, or I don’t know what to do, but here are some things you may not know.
- Volunteering is flexible, you don’t need to volunteer every single week
- We have a team based approach, each section has a Team Leader, but the approach to running the section is very much a team approach
- There’s online training that helps you understand your role
- Support is always available and you will never be asked to do something you are not comfortable with
- Learn new skills and develop yourself whilst volunteering
- You don’t need to volunteer in the same section as your child, if you want to give them their independence, you can volunteer in another section. Some of sections even run at same times making it easier.
We are looking for anyone aged 18+ who would like to take the Four Week Challenge.
Volunteer for just four weeks and be amazed at the difference you will make.
Week 1 See what we get up to
Week 2 Start to help out with what you are comfortable with (no pressure)
Week 3 Get a little more involved (again no pressure)
Week 4 You’ll know if Scouting is for you
Come along and join an already amazing group of leaders, and help us take Backworth Hall Scouts to the next level.
If you would like to take the four week challenge, or, if you are prepared to help maybe once a half term as a parent helper, please complete the Volunteer Form or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me (darren.bailey@northumberlandscouts.org.uk)
Thank you
Darren
Group Lead Volunteer
Backworth Hall Scouts