At ‘The Scouts’, the safety and safeguarding of young people (as well as our adult members) are our number one priority. That commitment to our parents and colleagues begins with training; so all our volunteers understand what’s required of them and have a good understanding of our policies, procedures and are equipped with the essential tools / information so that they can excel in their role. All roles have some form of training in one form or another, which all volunteers are obligated to complete within six months of commencing their role.
We organise learning at Scouts in what we call the Learning Tree. It’s made up of:
Growing Roots
The learning all new volunteers need to do within their first six months. This includes:
For all volunteers
- Safety (must be completed within 30 days)
- Safeguarding (must ve completed within 30 days)
- Data Protection in Scouts
- Who we are and what we do
- Creating Inclusion
For Trustees
- Being a Trustee in Scouts
For Leaders
- Delivering a great programme
- First Aid
For Lead Volunteers and Team Leaders
- Leading Volunteers in Scouts
Branching Out
The learning you can choose to do to develop your knowledge further and get accreditations.
Teams Table
The modules that you need to complete depend on the role that you are taking on. To find out the modules you need, visit the Teams Table which lists all of our roles and the appointment requirements.
If you are unsure what you need to complete please get in touch with your Group Lead Volunteer, Learning Sub Team Leader, Volunteering Development Team Leader or District Lead Volunteer.
Woodbadge Resources
All Assistant Section Leaders and above, have three years from date of appointment to complete a woodbadge. This practical and exciting training scheme equips you with all the skills you need to run a vibrant and successful section or manage/support an entire group or district.
