Scouting for Adult Volunteers in Gloucester District

Leaders - At all stages, Leaders work with the young people they lead. They provide young people with exciting and challenging experiences and then help them use those experiences in their personal and social development. Leaders are encouraged to develop their own skills through formal and informal training experiences and sharing ideas with each other. (Age Range 18 upwards)

Management - The roles of Group Scout Leader and Commissioner are some of the most rewarding jobs in Scouting. They are responsible for ensuring that the young people in their care get the best Scouting that can be offered. 'GSL's' and Commissioners enjoy working with a team of adults towards a common aim and often find that the skills they develop through Scouting can help them in their work life. (Age Range 21-upwards)

Skills Instructors - Skills Instructors help Leaders with training young people on specific activities or interests such as swimming, cooking, climbing, computers or crafts. Becoming a Skills Instructor takes up less time than being a Leader, but many people often find that the role of Skills Instructor is a good introduction to Scouting and go on to be Leaders. Becoming a Skills Instructor is also an excellent opportunity to complete service projects for schemes like the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. (Age Range 18 upwards)

Administrators and Committee Members - Besides all the other roles in Scouting, each Group, District and County will have a team of adults and young people who provide support chiefly with administration, and fund raising. These people take on the roles of Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary as well as any other role agreed upon locally. Again, training is available and people who take on these roles find that the training and experience they receive help them in their own personal development. (Age Range 18 upwards)

Supporters and Helpers - Adults often find that becoming an occasional Helper or Supporter is a rewarding way of offering a little of their spare time. The exact function of Helpers and Supporters will vary locally but examples are as wide ranging as making drinks for Beaver Scouts to driving minibuses for Explorer Scouts. Many Helpers and Supporters choose to join the Scout Fellowship - the Movement's 'active supporters club' - who not only help but also usually have an active social life. (Age Range 18 upwards)

For more information about Scouting for Adult Volunteers in Gloucester District, please e-mail info@gloucester.escouts.net