- It all starts with a Welcome Conversation with an existing leader, so you can find out more about Scouting and you can talk about how you’d like to volunteer and with which section.
- Coming along to a Section Meeting is a great way to see first-hand what’s involved, meet the rest of the leadership team and of course, the Young People too!
- Take part in a Four Week Challenge – come along to 4 meetings and join in! Help out running a game or overseeing an activity – you’ll be partnered with one of the existing leaders. It’ll all be explained beforehand and everything you need will be provided, plus there’ll be plenty of adult support on hand. As each week goes by, become more involved and at the end of the 4 weeks you’ll be asked how you have found the challenge and if you’d like to become a leader.
- You’ll need to complete a Disclosure Check (DBS) through The Scout Association, which can easily be done using your passport, photo driving licence and most recent Council Tax bill (other documents can also be used, if these aren’t available)
- There’s some Online Training provided by The Scout Association, which you can do at your own pace. Each module take c. 45-60 minutes and all of them need to be completed within 5 months of joining and they include subjects like Tools for the Role, Safety, Safeguarding, GDPR and Essential Information.
- First Aid training is also required and this can be done via Scout Association courses or if you are a trained First Aider at work (depending on the course you have completed) this can also be valid for Scouting as well.
…….And that’s about it!
If you’re ready for a Welcome Conversation (or you know someone who is)…please get in touch Hilary.crofton@kalulu.com (07714 245494)