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Volunteering at Scouts is changing to help us reach more young people

Volunteering is changing to help us reach more young people

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Recognition

Explorer Scouts should be recognised for their achievement at various points throughout and after their Young Leader's Scheme. Here we show the different badges, belts and certificates Explorer Scouts and the point at which they receive them.

Explorer Scout Young Leader badge and woggle

This should be awarded after completing Module A.

A mission strip

Mission strip

After completing each individual mission, a mission strip is awarded. These should be placed around the Module A badge.

Explorer Scout Young Leader belt buckle

This should be awarded on completion of the entire Scheme (all training modules and missions).

ESYL Service Award

Explorer Scout Young Leader Service Award

This can be worn on the adult uniform to recognise a person’s completion of the Scheme.

Explorer Scout Young Leader certificate

This should be awarded either when the young person turns 18 or completes the whole Scheme. The back of the certificate can be used to record which modules and missions the ESYL has completed.