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Volunteering at Scouts is changing to help us reach more young people

Volunteering is changing to help us reach more young people

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Volunteer Recruitment Workshops

ONLINE

Join our online volunteer recruitment workshop series.

The dates below are for our 2024 series. They cover:

  • Getting ready for recruitment
  • Finding new adults
  • Placing and preparing adults effectively
  • Welcoming and supporting new adults

ONLINE - Volunteer Recruitment - Getting ReadyMon 29th April 2024 Add to calendar

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Session 1 - Summer 2024 Series 

This workshop is about understanding volunteer recruitment from a potential volunteer’s point of view and suggested tools to evaluate, prioritise and plan ahead. 

Held virtually via Zoom

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ONLINE - Volunteer Recruitment - Finding New AdultsMon 20th May 2024 Add to calendar

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Session 2 - Summer 2024 Series

This workshop looks at strategies and tools for recruiting new adults as well as ensuring that any expressions of interest turn into volunteers! We’ll give you an overview of ways of finding people, starting conversations and getting them signed up.

Held virtually via Zoom

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ONLINE - Volunteer Recruitment - Placing and Preparing Adults EffectivelyMon 10th June 2024 Add to calendar

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Session 3 - Summer 2024 Series

This workshop will help you find the best place for your new adults, so they feel happy and willing to stick around for the long haul. We’ll also look at how to prepare them for the tasks they’ll be taking on and how you can give an effective induction. 

Held virtually via Zoom

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ONLINE - Volunteer Recruitment - Welcoming and Supporting New AdultsMon 8th July 2024 Add to calendar

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Session 4 - Summer 2024 Series

In this workshop, we’ll explore how to welcome those newly recruited adults, give them all the tools they might need in their roles and at the same time make sure that they feel supported along their new journey. 

Held virtually via Zoom

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Who’s it for?

  • Everyone
  • Group Scout Leaders
  • District Explorer Scout Commissioner
  • Deputy District Commissioner
  • District Commissioners
  • Trustee Boards
  • Helpers
  • Section Leaders
  • Youth Commissioners
  • District Chair