DID YOU KNOW?

• None of our Leaders are paid – they are all volunteers.

• All our Leaders have full time jobs, families and many other commitments.

• 44% of our Leaders are female.

• Leaders get involved because they want to have fun and make new friends themselves.

• Leaders don’t have to be ‘superheroes’ who know everything. They are given training on the job and learn new skills as they go along.

• Whilst all our volunteers are passionate about what they do, many help out on a flexible basis due to other commitments. Some may help out once a week or fortnight whereas others help once a term or just at summer camp.

• 27% of volunteers help out in Scouting as they are a parent of a current Member. Many were not Scouts when they were young but have learnt new skills and made new friends through Scouting.

• Not all volunteers need to wear uniform.

• Many of our adult volunteers say they are more confident in their everyday lives as a result of their involvement with Scouting.

• Not all adults who volunteer for Scouting work with young people. There are a variety of other jobs that need to be done such as grounds keeping, Quartmaster, general DIY, organising fundraising and events, managing the accounts... the list is pretty much endless.

• All our Leaders are covered by a comprehensive insurance policy while taking part in Scouting.

• New Leaders in Scouting go through an enhanced criminal records (CRB) check to ensure they are fit to work with young people.