District and County Team Recruitment

Starting something new can be daunting. Ease new volunteers into management at the Scouts with the four step challenge to show them how great it can be and let them discover it at their own pace.

Guiding your Leadership Team is a Lead Volunteer, but they're not always easy to find. Whether it's someone you already know, or someone brand new to Scouts, go to them and welcome them into your team.

Keeping your young people at the heart of your recruitment is essential. As Explorers, they can really help you to recruit for their section and you could involve them in finding new volunteers.

Write adverts like a pro, create engaging social media content and build your vacancy board. Sending the right message in the right way is key to bringing in new volunteers.

Youth Leads are make sure Scouts remains youth shaped. Having one in place to support their Lead Volunteer means an extra pair of hands, new ideas and a focus on youth-shaped Scouts.

Social media is a great way of advertising opportunities. Use it to engage people outside of your normal circles and bring people in to support your Groups.

If you're looking for new volunteers, support on a session, or sponsorship and fundraising, working with local businesses can help. Grow your community connections and link up with businesses near you.

Is your area full of adult students? Then bring them in!

Students can bring new ideas, fresh perspectives and a new face for your young people. 

If you can master those first conversations, you'll be able to give a new volunteer a warm welcome and get them off to a great start on their journey with Scouts.