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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

Volunteering is changing at Scouts. Read more

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Update | 12 March 2021

The volunteer experience we want to create

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We know there’s room to improve the volunteer experience at Scouts.

We want to make sure:

  • Every volunteer is welcomed 
  • Every volunteer is supported 
  • Every volunteer is valued 
  • Every volunteer gains skills (and has fun!) 
  • Every volunteer matters. 

And volunteering should look like this:

People programme vision for volunteering

This is how we’ll make it happen 

People programme deliverables
  • We’re changing the principles of volunteer roles at Scouts, making them more task and team focused with clearer links to supporting the delivery of programme
  • We’re working to improve our local processes to transform recruitment and joining in the long term – creating a more inclusive and accessible experience
  • We’re looking into how we make the day to day management of Scouts easier and more efficient, with a new digital learning system and new tools for adult membership management.

When can members expect change?

  • Things won’t change instantly, there’ll be a gradual roll out of new things over the next three years – we’ll share the roadmap when it’s ready
  • We know there’s a lot going on, so we’ll roll out changes in a manageable way
  • We’ll consult with volunteers and make sure any changes are positive
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