Our adult volunteers make Scouting happen at Stroud Valley. Whether you can help every week, once a month, or just now and again, there’s a place for you on our team — and you don’t need to have been a Scout before.
We’ll support you with training, ideas and a friendly team, so you can start small and build confidence as you go.
Volunteering is good for the young people you support, and it’s good for you too.
We know everyone’s life looks different, so there are lots of ways to help, from regular roles to one-off support.
Help run Beavers, Cubs, Scouts or Explorers on a regular basis as part of a team.
Dip in when you can, ideal if your schedule changes or you can’t commit weekly.
Help with the “everything else” that makes Scouting possible.
Help with one-off projects such as refurbishments, site improvements or major events.
We’ll chat with you about how much time you can offer and find a role that fits.
Spending time outdoors, connecting with others and doing something meaningful can be great for mental health. Many volunteers tell us they feel more connected locally, more confident, and glad to have something positive in their week.
You’ll be part of a supportive team and get chances to spend more time outside, not just in front of a screen.
Volunteering is a great way to build transferable skills that employers and training providers value.
Many volunteers say Scouts helped them grow useful skills for work or study, and we’re happy to provide references where appropriate to recognise the commitment you’ve shown.
Volunteering isn’t just paperwork and planning. You can get involved in the fun stuff as well.
Section leaders and regular helpers don’t pay for section events, activities or nights away that they’re supporting.
You won’t be thrown in at the deep end. New volunteers receive a friendly welcome, essential safeguarding information, and access to training through short online and in-person modules.
You’ll be part of a team, never left alone to manage everything, and there’s support from other leaders and the wider District.
Anyone aged 18 or over can volunteer with us, whatever your background or experience. We welcome people of all identities and abilities and will do our best to adapt roles so you can take part.
All regular volunteers complete safer recruitment checks, including references and a disclosure check where required, so that we can keep young people safe.
The quickest way to get involved is to browse our current volunteer vacancies and apply through the official Scouts system.
If you don’t see the right role listed or you’re not sure what you’d like to do yet, you can still register your interest and we’ll help find a way for you to get involved.
You can also read more about volunteering with Scouts across the UK on the national Scouts website.
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