Bailiwick of Guernsey Scouts
Volunteering
Discover how rewarding it can be to share your skills with others as well as learning new ones.
By contributing your time and knowledge you are providing our scouts with amazing life experiences.
Volunteering is easier than you think. It can be flexible and full support and training will be provided.
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Try out new activities
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Gain leadership skills
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Help young people develop
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Boost your education or career
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And have fun!
How can I help?
With more than 10 Scout groups in the Bailiwick catering for young people aged 4 and upwards there are many opportunities to help! Volunteers can help on either a weekly, monthly or on an occasional basis.
- Become a Section Team Member
There are opportunities within Guernsey Scouting to become a member of a section team to suit your talents and abilities.
- Running Activities
Adults who have a particular skill or interest can also choose to run a particular event or activity one evening a term or even as a one-off and are often invaluable to helping our young people work towards or gain a badge.
- Parent/Carer Involvement
Parents, family members and others are encouraged to help out from time to time. Some sections operate a rota so that once or twice a term you will get to see and be involved in what they are doing.
- Trustee Board Member
Each Scout group has an Trustee Board who work together to make sure that Groups are run safely and legally. They help the group follow the Scout policies which enables the Volunteers to deliver fantastic programmes.
It’s a win-win situation
Make a difference by volunteering
- Help young people
Teach young people new skills, help them develop and make a difference in their lives
- Gain qualifications
Receive training and support for your role which can lead to recognised qualifications
- Help other adults
Work as a team, share your skills and experiences with your peers
- Try new things
You’ll get to try a great range of exciting activities and take part in all sorts of adventures
- Boost your future
Add to your CV with expertise in leadership, communication, self-management, resourcefulness, motivation, enthusiasm and planning.
- Release your inner child!
What our volunteers think…
“I like knowing that I’ve made a difference. When you do activities and one kid smiles at the end of the session and says, ‘Thank you I really enjoyed that!’ It makes it all worthwhile.”
Sarah
“When you’ve got Scouting on your CV it demonstrates commitment and loyalty, and it shows the fact that you can work as part of a team.”
Steve
“As a section leader, I like seeing the progress of my Scouts and watching them develop new skills.”
Richard
Current Vacancies
Scout Group Support
Support is needed in a growing group in both our Scout and Cub sections of a group located in the Castel area.
We are looking for volunteers to join our fantastic team to help support an adventurous programme for our young people. If you are willing to volunteer, contact admin@scouts.org.gg.
Helpers!
Keen to help local children have fun whilst learning? We are looking for adult volunteers to assist the Section Leaders in delivering the programme to young people in Scouting.
Contact us if you think you can help.