Joint activities or joint use of facilities with other youth organisations

A joint activity is defined as one where youth members from two or more organisations are present.  

9a.9.1.1 Joint activities with Girlguiding 
Joint activities involving members of Scouts and Girlguiding must be undertaken following Joint Activities with Girlguiding (FS120007).

9a.9.1.2 Joint activities with other youth organisations
Joint activities involving members of Scouts with members of other organisations (except Girlguiding) must: 

1. be approved by the County (^[NI] Country) Lead Volunteer 
2. follow the guidance in Joint Activities with other organisations (FS120013).

The County (^[NI] Country) Lead Volunteer or their nominee is responsible for ensuring satisfaction with the policies and procedures of these other organisations. 

9a.9.1.3 Use of Scout facilities by other youth organisations 
Those responsible for accepting bookings from other youth organisations for use of Scout camp sites, activity centres or other Scout-owned facilities must satisfy themselves that:

1. the Safeguarding and Safety Polices of The Scout Association will be adhered to
2. all adults in the party have been deemed suitable to work with young people by their own organisation
3. they are appropriately aware of The Scout Association’s internal rules and good practice. 

9a.9.1.4 Booking procedure requirements 
POR 9a.9.1.3 above should be an integral part of any booking procedure. 

9a.9.1.5 Local decision-making on facility use 
Scout Counties, Districts and Groups are able to make their own decisions on the use of their facilities. Much will depend on the situation locally.