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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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Planning Safe Activities

Bouncy Castles and Inflatable Play Equipment

These are a fun item to include in activity days but require some special consideration about the potential from serious accidents if not properly set up and supervised. This guidance from RoSPA will help your planning.

Read the safe use guidance

Firework Safety

This has such potential for serious incidents if it goes wrong that careful planning and adherence to the HSE guidance is a must. This information will steer you in the right direction.

Read the firework safety guidance

Party/Fiesta Tent Guidance

Lightweight and easy to maintain, plastic framed party type tents have become a good value option to traditional canvas mess tents – however the type of use for them needs to be considered carefully.

Read the tent safe use guidance

Hot Weather Advice

Although the UK is not known for its high temperatures we do experience heat waves from time to time. This guidance is designed to support leaders in preparing and delivering Scouting during hot weather.

Read the hot weather advice

Cold Weather Advice

Cold weather brings exciting opportunities, but also new risks. This guidance is designed to support leaders in preparing and delivering Scouting during cold weather and is just as relevant for those travelling abroad as it is for use in the UK.

Read the cold weather advice

Risk Assessments

This guidance is to help you minimise risk both before and during an activity or event. 

Find out how to assess risk