{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThe first step to becoming a Beaver is to find your nearest Colony using our \u003Ca href=\u0022/groups/\u0022 title=\u0022Group Finder\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Efinder tool.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E To get started, reach out to a local leader to see if spaces are available and find out more about where and when the group meets.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBeavers is open to all, and we can usually tweak things to make sure everyone can join in the fun. If you have any questions about accessibility, chat with your local leader as soon as possible. \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/inclusion-and-diversity/supporting-those-with-additional-needs-and-neurodiversity/\u0022 title=\u0022Supporting those with additional needs and neurodiversity\u0022\u003ERead our guidance on supporting those with additional needs.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELots of young people want to join Beavers and you might have to wait for a space to become available before you can start your journey. If your local Colony has a waiting list, parents and other adults might want to think about what they could do to help out. Regardless of skillset or availability, there\u2019s an opportunity for everyone to contribute.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Is there a waiting list?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EOn your first night at Beavers, you\u2019ll be taking part in lots of activities, and should just wear something you feel comfortable in.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEventually, you\u2019ll get your own Beaver uniform to wear to meetings and on trips and nights away. Wearing a uniform is comfy and practical. It means no one feels uncomfortable or left out and helps everyone to feel a part of the Colony. It also gives you a place to show off all the Beaver badges you earn.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor Beavers, the uniform consists of a blue sweatshirt with your badges sewn on and a coloured scarf or \u2018necker\u2019 to represent your local group. There are lots of other optional accessories you can wear such as hats and hoodies. Uniform can either be bought from our online shop - Scout Store - or from a local supplier. If you\u2019re not sure where to start, adult volunteers can give you more information about what to buy and where to buy it.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What should I wear?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe cost of going to Beavers will vary depending on how your local Colony does things. Usually, a basic fee covering the cost of the hire and upkeep of the Beaver meeting place will be collected weekly, monthly, termly or annually - depending on local arrangements. Trips, camps and activities that take place away from the usual meeting place are usually charged separately.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBeavers is designed to be an accessible and affordable way for young people to learn lots of new skills through a single membership. Nobody should feel excluded from Beaver activities because of money worries. If they\u2019re concerned about costs, adults should speak to their local leader in confidence, to see what they can do to help. In most cases, support is available to make sure nobody misses out. You can find out more about\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/grants-and-funds-for-your-local-group/\u0022 title=\u0022Grants and funds for your local group\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eour grants\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Ehere.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How much does it cost?"}]}]}],"config":null}]},"prev":{"link":"/beavers/being-a-beaver/who-leads-beavers/","title":"Who leads Beavers?"},"next":null,"allParts":[{"link":"/beavers/being-a-beaver/what-do-beavers-get-up-to/","title":"What do Beavers get up to?"},{"link":"/beavers/being-a-beaver/who-leads-beavers/","title":"Who leads Beavers?"},{"link":"/beavers/being-a-beaver/how-to-join/","title":"How to join"}],"link":"/beavers/being-a-beaver/how-to-join/","id":40603,"nodeName":"How to join","title":"How to join","type":"codexPart","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"How to join","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"","subHeader":"","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80MDYwMyJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/beavers/being-a-beaver/how-to-join/"}