What Can I do for Scouting

You might join us because you want to :

• Try something
• Make friends
• Spend time with their children or gain experience with young people
• Do something good for their community and themselves
• Keep their bodies and brains active and happy whether that's by scaling mountains, sharing skills or serving tea.

You end up making a huge difference to young people's lives gifting them with skills for life, and learning a whole lot about yourself along the way.
Whether you want to work with young people directly or help behind the scenes, there's something for everyone at Scouts.

We currently have vacancies and opportunities for :-

Management Team members
Group Leadership Roles
Parent Helpers
Supporters and Trustees

Are You a Team player? Love supporting young people? Great at planning?

Most of our volunteers work directly with young people aged 6-18 through our Squirrels, Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer groups, known as sections helping young people gain skills for life through activities and adventures.

Working in teams, you might:

• Welcome young people and families to sessions and events.
• Make sure everyone's safe, supported, included and having fun.
• Help to plan and lead activities.
• Get involved with days out, camps and expeditions.
• Celebrate young people's achievements big and small.

No previous experience working with young people? No problem. Whether you'd like to help out week after week or whenever you can, we provide training, learning opportunities and cups of tea every step of the way.

What our Volunteers say

Chris,  Section Team Leader	Being a volunteer has changed me quite drastically. I never thought I'd be able to lead children in activities. I didn't have the capability or confidence. Now I do.
Barbara,  Section Team Member	I'm teaching my child things I value and that other children and other parents value as well, it's brought out something I never knew I had

What to make a big impact behind the scenes

Your time and skills can make a difference in so many ways

Not all volunteers work directly with young people. Locally, regionally and nationally, many help out in other ways.

By working in teams, we aim to:

• Get the best out of our volunteers, using their people and leadership skills.
• Spread the word about Scouts to attract new member.
• Help with admin, fundraising, finances, operations or governance.      
• Keep everything running smoothly on the ground from serving tea and coffee, helping to tidy up after meetings or sessions, Driving or keeping our meeting places in tip top condition.

I'm convinced what do I need to? - If you'd like to volunteer just email volunteer@sunderlandscouts.org.uk and one of our recruitment team well be in touch!