Jump Into the Action: Become an Adult Volunteer with the Scouts Today!
Ready for an adventure that will change lives—including your own? By becoming an adult volunteer with the Scouts in the UK, you’ll have the chance to inspire, lead, and grow alongside a fantastic group of young people. From stargazing on overnight camps to teaching crucial life skills, the adventures are endless—and so are the rewards!
Why Become an Adult Volunteer?
Make a Real Difference
As an adult volunteer, you’re not just helping out—you’re shaping lives! You’ll guide young people as they build confidence, resilience, and practical skills that they’ll carry with them forever. Whether it’s teaching them to tie their first knot or helping them conquer a fear, your support will turn today’s Scouts into tomorrow’s leaders.
Learn New Skills (and Have Fun Doing It!)
Volunteering with the Scouts isn’t just for the young—it’s for the young at heart! You’ll get the chance to learn loads of new skills, from outdoor survival techniques to leadership and teamwork. Whether it’s mastering first aid, honing your campfire cooking, or tackling an exciting adventure course, you’ll earn nationally recognized qualifications that will boost both your skills and your confidence.
Join a Family of Adventurers
When you become an adult volunteer, you’re not just joining an organization—you’re joining a community. You’ll meet other passionate, like-minded adults who share your love of adventure and your commitment to making a difference. Along the way, you’ll build lifelong friendships and create incredible memories.
What’s It Like to Be an Adult Volunteer?
As an adult volunteer, you’ll be right in the heart of the action, helping plan and lead activities that make every Scout meeting a new adventure. Here are just some of the activities you’ll be involved in:
Outdoor Adventures
- Camping Trips: Help organize overnight camping trips where Scouts learn to pitch tents, cook outdoors, and enjoy the magic of sleeping under the stars. Whether it’s a local campsite or a wilderness adventure, camping is always a highlight!
- Hiking & Expeditions: Plan and lead exhilarating hikes through forests, hills, or even mountains. Scouts will learn map reading, orienteering, and survival skills, while you get to explore nature alongside them.
- Canoeing, Kayaking, and Sailing: Love water sports? You’ll get the chance to help Scouts take to the water, whether it’s paddling through a quiet river, learning to sail, or mastering kayaking techniques.
- Pioneering Projects: Help Scouts build amazing structures like bridges, towers, or rafts using just ropes and wooden poles. Pioneering encourages teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving—all while having a blast!
Life Skills and Leadership
- Bushcraft & Survival Skills: Teach Scouts how to make fires, build shelters, purify water, and identify useful plants. You’ll be passing on essential skills for outdoor living and survival.
- First Aid: Lead Scouts through essential first aid training, giving them the knowledge to handle emergencies with confidence. You’ll be teaching skills that could one day save a life!
- Cooking Outdoors: Whether it’s making meals on a campfire, learning to cook in the wild, or creating fun camp treats, you’ll be helping Scouts discover the joys of outdoor cooking.
- Problem-Solving Challenges: Plan and run exciting team-building games where Scouts work together to solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and build trust within their group.
Creative and Technical Skills
- STEM Challenges: Fancy combining creativity with technology? Lead Scouts through exciting science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities. From building rockets to designing gadgets, you’ll spark curiosity and innovation.
- Crafts and Creativity: Get hands-on with creative activities like designing costumes, painting, making models, or crafting decorations for events. Let the Scouts’ imaginations run wild!
- Digital Skills: In today’s tech-savvy world, help Scouts learn coding, animation, or even how to create their own websites. You’ll be equipping them with skills for the future.
Community & Global Citizenship
- Service Projects: Lead Scouts in making a difference in their communities, whether it’s organizing charity events, participating in clean-up projects, or helping at local food banks. Scouts learn the importance of giving back, and you get to be a part of it.
- Cultural Exchange: Scouts is a global movement, and as a volunteer, you’ll have the chance to get involved in international Jamborees, events, or cultural exchange programs. You might even help organize trips abroad!
No Experience? No Worries!
You don’t need to be a wilderness expert or have any prior experience with Scouting to become an adult volunteer. All you need is a sense of adventure and a willingness to learn. The Scout Association provides comprehensive training and support, so you’ll be fully prepared for every adventure. From safety and safeguarding to activity planning, you’ll be equipped with everything you need to succeed.
Real Stories from Real Volunteers
Here’s what some of our incredible adult volunteers have to say about their experiences:
Alice, 32, London:
“I thought I’d just help out occasionally, but volunteering with Scouts has become such a huge part of my life. Seeing young people grow and achieve things they never thought they could is one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had.”
Ben, 45, Manchester:
“Scouting has given me the chance to share my love of the outdoors, but I’ve gained so much from it myself too. I’ve learned new skills, made friends, and discovered a passion for helping others. It’s been an unforgettable journey.”
Join Us Today!
Adventure is calling, and we want YOU to answer! If you’re ready for a journey filled with excitement, learning, and experiences that will last a lifetime, become an adult volunteer with the Scouts today.
.Adventure awaits—are you ready to dive in?