Adult talks

What’s it all about?

Adult talks are short presentations which volunteers can deliver to potential volunteers, motivating them to consider joining in the fun week after week or whenever-they-can. They might host one after a weekly session, at an open evening or taster event, at a family camp or during a Group get-together.  Check out the short video below which tells you all about Adult Talks. 

 

How does it work?

To host a talk:

• Think about who to invite – your friends, your family, volunteers’ friends and family, your local running club, your yoga teacher, your work colleagues, your neighbours; the options are endless! 
• Invite the adults via letter, email, text, or phone
• Gather everyone together safely, online or in person
• Talk about volunteering for less than an hour – sharing information on what Scouts is all about, as suggested below
• Don’t get into the detail of learning and appointments at this stage – the aim is just to give people an overview
• Have a look at the session plan below for inspiration

Talk to potential volunteers about:

• How they can become part of the team on their own terms – whether that’s working with the young people, taking a place on the trustee board or an offer to help out occasionally
• The amount of time needed to be a volunteer – focusing on flexibility 
• Tasks you need help with, not roles you need to fill 

Below is a video you can “click and go” to show potential volunteers to tell them a bit more about Scouts and volunteering with us, to help you make “the ask” and hopefully get them involved. Double click to make it full screen.

Online Adult talks

These can also be done online through hosting a quick webinar or video call for the adults in your group. You would still use the same format and language. 

Remember to catch-up with the attendees face to face a few days after the session too.

 

Resources

Check out our guidance and tools for delivering adult talks