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Whatever you choose to do, you will be contributing to the effective running
of our Scout Group. Volunteering in Scouting is incredibly rewarding and great fun! We've doubled our membership in six years. We now have 140 young people in six Section meetings each week. Youngsters are added to our joining lists at an average of two per week. If you're reading this page, then you're probably interested in helping, so here's what you can do to improve the Scouting programme for our members and allow us to bring in even more youngsters. Our most pressing need is for Adult Leaders (aged 18+) but there are many other ways that you can volunteer to support our work.
1. Leaders and Helpers: working with young people Each Section needs at least one more Adult Leader [some need more], to help plan and run meetings and activities. We also need some Helpers, to tackle the 101 things that need done at weekly meetings, much of it behind the scenes - sorting tuck sales, preparing games and equipment, helping to tidy up, etc. It all helps to improve the quality of the meeting or activity. This rota is on display in the hall. Give us a couple of hours every couple of months? Camps, trips and Big Days Out all need additional adult cover. People to drive minibuses or even to sit in as extra adults in buses We’re also keen to hear from anyone who would like to help on an occasional basis with a specific activity - hiking, camping, climbing or water activities
2. Committee members: business management of the Group We need a membership of around ten people to manage the Group’s finances and assets. This group discusses how Scout Group money is raised and spent and takes decisions about all of the Group's assets [buildings, equipment, stores and grounds]. It meets around 9 or 10 times per year. It is absolutely vital we have an active committee to ensure that the Group operates legally and accountably as a Scottish Charity. Fund-raisers People to organise and run fund-raising activities. Can you organise a sponsored event, social activity, book stall or car boot stall - or perhaps something we haven’t yet thought about.
3. Premises management: putting practical skills to use We own our Scout Hall and grounds - we are responsible for all repairs and maintenance. Very soon, we’re going to redevelop our site - improve and extend our building, refurbish inside the buildings and improve our grounds. It’s a big task - no doubt about that! We need a group of adults to form a team to plan and carry out the practical work required - painting, joinery, electrical, gardening, etc. Dates and time would be arranged to suit you Cleaning Yes, we do this too! With a team or four or five, it might only involve an hour or two every few weeks - at a time that suits you.
Why not take a first step and speak to us about what you might be able to offer? It doesn't commit you to anything. Click
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