Section 2: Scout Network Structure
Contents
- Introduction
- Section 1: Role of the District Scout Network Commissioner
- Section 2: Scout Network Structure
- UK Scout Network
- Section 3: Getting Started
- Section 4: The Programme
- Project/Event Evaluation and Reflection Matrix
- Section 5: Getting Support
- Section 6: Safeguarding
- Section 7: Scouting Safely
- Section 8: The Scout Network and Alcohol
- Section 9: Key Policies of TSA
- Good Luck
Section 2: Scout Network Structure
All Districts are required to have one District Scout Network that is a membership point for young adults aged 18-25.
Additionally, the UK Scout Network is a membership point and provides additional programme opportunities for Scout Network members across the country. It's open to all members of District Scout Networks and those who are not part of a District.
Participation in the UK Scout Network
- All members of The Scout Association aged 18-25 will be members of the UK Scout Network and therefore eligible to participate in the Scout Network programme.
- The UK Scout Network operates in the same way as a District Scout Network, with UK Scout Network Commissioners.
- It's supported by Programme Coordinators and managed by the Deputy UK Lead Volunteer for Programme (14-25)
Or County (England/Northern Ireland), Area (Wales), Region (Scotland) in exceptional circumstances
Membership is free. All 18-25 year olds in Scouting in the District are Members of the District Scout Network.
They will also be Members of the UK Scout Network.
Where District Scout Networks are not feasible, exceptionally they may be located only at the County (England and Northern Ireland), Area (Wales) or Region (Scotland). Members of such Scout Networks will also be Members of the UK Scout Network.
Members participate in the three Programme Areas by forming Project Teams.
Projects should be clearly associated with one or more of the Programme Areas and should be geared to encourage recognition and attainment of Awards.
There can be one to many Project Teams at any given time, to reflect the interests and size of the District Scout Network. Members can be in one or more Project Teams.
Projects may have costs and these should be passed to Members.
Projects can be made available to Members of other Scout Networks through the UK Scout Network website.
From time to time, Members may choose to not participate in Project Teams.
They can participate in aspects of the Programme that can be undertaken individually.
They can participate in social activities that bring Scout Network members together.
During a period of transition, members not in Project Teams will likely be 18-25 year olds who perceive their primary role in Scouting to be that of an adult volunteer.
Members will be supported by one or more Programme Coordinators.
The role of the Programme Coordinators is to support Members with their Projects and to encourage Members not in Project Teams to participate in the Programme and consider engaging in Projects. They will also encourage Members to engage in social activity.
The Programme Coordinators are line managed by the District Scout Network Commissioner.
The Programme Coordinators are, where possible, Members of the District Scout Network.
The Programme Coordinators will promote Projects being delivered by other Scout Networks and the UK Scout Network too.