Adult Volunteers

Did you know that Scouting at a local level is run entirely by volunteers. Scouting at 1st Hedgerley is no exception and everyone in our team gives up their time to help develop our young people.

However, we never have enough volunteers and sometimes this constrains us in delivering fantastic experiences and opportunities to our Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.

Why volunteer with us?

We celebrate difference and welcome everybody

Whatever your background, identity or ability, there’s a volunteer spot with your name on it. Not only that, giving back will improve your wellbeing, equip you with skills for the future, and help you make a positive impact on the lives of young people.

Volunteering can be a brilliant way to boost your mental wellbeing. It’s a great feeling knowing you’re helping young people get skills for life, and you might even learn a lot about yourself along the way. 

Scouts can make you feel good in other ways too. We’ll guide you to an opportunity where you’ll: 

  • Make friends and meet people
  • Try new things and challenge yourself
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  • Get outdoors and get stuck in
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  • Positively impact your community
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  • Create vital opportunities for young people
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  • Make memories that’ll last a lifetime

 
If you can only occasionally help, that’s OK. Whether you’d like to be an activity planner, tea-maker or craft creator, we appreciate any time you can spare.

For more information on volunteering with Scouts visit ‘Volunteer with Scouts’ or contact our Group Lead Volunteer on glv@hedgerleyscouts.org.uk.

Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

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