One of the biggest myths about Scouting is that Groups are closing down due to a lack of young people wanting to become Scouts. Nothing could be further from the truth; Scouts in the UK is a growing Movement and we currently have way too many young people on our waiting lists simply because we do not have enough adults to help out.
There are many reasons why adults choose to volunteer for Scouting. Here are some that existing volunteers have given:
‘I believe the kids get such a lot out of it; I just put a bit back for what the kids take out.’
‘They give so much, you’ve got to give some of that back.’
‘I just personally believe that you should always do some kind of voluntary work…otherwise nothing would get done in this world.’
‘If I can help Sam, our Leader, out by doing the little things, then it means she has got more time to give the kids and then they get more out of it.’
‘David used to go on his PlayStation2 while I read the paper after school and work – now we get a chance to do activities together.’
‘I hadn’t used a compass since I was a Scout. After I learned how to use one again, I take one out on family walks. We get lost less than we used to!’
‘We had a water fight at Beavers the other week, it was great!’
Download a leaflet here showing what we are trying to achieve.
Click here to find out what volunteering opportunities are available. But don’t worry, if there’s nothing in your area don’t hesitate to contact us, there’s always room for more volunteers!
If you are interested in finding out more, click on Contact Us or email enquiries@chesterscouts.org.uk or telephone 01244 398635
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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