So, what do I do now?
Want to take your next step in Scouts? There're numerous options available to young people aged 18 and over.
Here are some roles you could consider:
Practical help for Scouts
- Help out in Scouts in a flexible way
- Use skills you already have or develop new ones
- Get involved in a variety of ways
Find out more about Scout Active Support
Give something back
- Work with young people regularly at meetings
- Plan and run games or activities to help young people have fun, make friends and earn badges
- Take part in adventures, such as trips and camps
- Share your skills and passions to help teach young people
- Directly contribute towards a young person’s personal development
- Receive training and support relevant that’s to your role and keeps everybody safe
- Get rewarding experiences that empower young people
- Support volunteers in Scouts, enabling them to work with young people
- Choose from a variety of roles available to suit different people and flexibilities
- Receive training and support relevant that’s to your role and keeps everybody safe
Your personal development
- Network is dedicated youth Section for those aged 18-25
- You can socialise, try new activities and have a great time
- Work with like-minded people to achieve your King’s Scout Award, Duke of Edinburgh or Explorer Belt as part of a local team
The UK Rep Pool is a brilliant team of 18 to 25-year-olds from around the UK.
They’re chosen and trained to represent UK Scouts at various events, both in the UK and abroad.
The UK 18 to 25 Role Pool is a group of young people from across the UK, who are keen to make a difference and have an interest in taking on a national role with Scouts.
Find out more about the UK 18 to 25 Role Pool.


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