National volunteering with the UK Scouts Team
Discover how our amazing UK-wide volunteers help shape the future of Scouts – and how you can get involved too.
You’ll volunteer across the UK, both remotely and in-person, alongside our staff members and local volunteer teams.
With over 500 brilliant volunteers, we’re all united by one goal: helping young people gain the skills they need to thrive in life.
What do UK Scouts Volunteers do?
Our national volunteers do all sorts of amazing things to ensure our local Scout groups can have fun and run safely!
From shaping our national strategy to supporting everyone’s adventures in the UK and abroad to developing exciting programmes, our national volunteers truly make a huge impact
Every role plays a part in building a brighter future for young people. Whether you're leading a team, solving problems behind the scenes, or helping others shine – you’re making Scouting happen.
If you’d prefer to volunteer locally or with young people in a local Scout Group, click here to find groups in your area.
Our structure
Organisational chart for the UK Scouts Teams
At the top are three boxes shown above the main structure, labelled “UK Projects & Programmes of Work,” “UK Trustee Board,” and “UK Committees & Subgroups.” These are shown as connected to, but separate from, the main organisational structure below.
Beneath these is a central box labelled “UK Leadership Team.” Multiple lines extend downward from this box, showing several teams and leadership groups that sit beneath it.
On the left-hand side are three boxes labelled “UK Inclusion Team,” “UK International Team,” and “UK Youth Team.”
In the centre-left column are three boxes labelled “UK Volunteering Team,” “UK Programme Team,” and “UK Growth & Race Equity Team.”
In the centre-right column is a box labelled “UK Safe Scouting Team.” Beneath this are two boxes labelled “England Leadership Team” and “Northern Ireland Leadership Team.”
On the right-hand side is a box labelled “UK Perception Team.” Beneath this are two boxes labelled “Scotland Leadership Team” and “Wales Leadership Team.”
The connecting lines indicate that all teams and country leadership teams sit under, and report to, the UK Leadership Team.
- UK Leadership Team
- UK Volunteering Team
- UK Perception Team
- UK Programme Team
- UK Youth Team
- UK Growth & Race Equity Team
- UK Safe Scouting Team
- UK Inclusion Team
- UK International Team
- UK Trustees Board & Committees
- England Leadership Team
- Scotland Leadership Team
- Wales Leadership Team
- Northern Ireland Leadership Team
Who can volunteer?
Everyone’s welcome! Whether you’re new to Scouts or have years of local experience under your belt, there’s a place for you on our national team. Some roles may need specific skills or experience, but don’t worry – we’ll help you find a match that suits your passions and talents.
You’ll fit right in if you:
- Enjoy giving back and big thinking
- Have ideas to improve how we work together across the UK
- Value teamwork, kindness, and making a difference
- Can motivate and support others
- Want to help build a more inclusive and inspiring Scouts movement
What’s in it for you?
Volunteering with the UK Scouts Team means:
- Being part of a positive, passionate, and supportive team
- Taking on exciting challenges and growing your skills
- Making lifelong friends and feeling connected to a national community
- Seeing your efforts directly impact thousands of young people
- Being supported to develop and progress in your experience
- Feeling proud, inspired, and energised by what you achieve
- Flexible volunteering is heavily supported, and most roles support remote volunteering too!
We also cover your travel and other out-of-pocket expenses (in line with our expenses policy) and make sure you’re supported every step of the way.
The feel-good factor
Helping others feels amazing – and volunteering with Scouts is a proven boost for your mental wellbeing, confidence, and sense of purpose. You might even discover hidden talents or find a whole new direction in life!
Ready to get involved?
This is your chance to:
- Be part of something bigger
- Grow personally and professionally
- Help shape the future of Scouting in the UK
Still have questions?
Email the UK Volunteering Services Team
Take a look at our volunteering opportunities and see if there’s one for you.
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The UK Leadership Team is made up of volunteers who provide leadership and management across Scouts, along with specialised support in areas like programme, adult support and safety.