{"alias":"newsItem","byline":"","standfirst":"In a year when routines have been thrown out of the window, we\u2019re proud that Scout groups across the country have continued to be a stable influence on young peoples\u2019 lives.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EWhether they\u2019re hosting Zoom sessions during lockdown or holding socially distanced meetings in areas where it\u2019s now safe to gather, our incredible volunteers have been working hard to inspire and support the children and teenagers they work with.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019re aware that there are lots of demands on people\u2019s time, energy and wellbeing at the moment, and we\u2019re so grateful to each of the 160,000 volunteers who give up their time each week to change the lives of the young people they lead. You can see from the video below, just what a difference it makes.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"value":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/462965158?app_id=122963","gridType":"embed","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass"},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019re considering joining them, here are a few extra reasons why there\u2019s never been a better time to volunteer at Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWe bring people together, even when they\u2019re (six metres) apart \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAcross divided communities, we help young people gain shared experiences and provide them with a safe place where they can learn from people of different backgrounds, promoting a mutual understanding of one another, and building meaningful friendships which often last a lifetime.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWe create happy, resilient citizens who are better equipped to handle whatever life throws at them\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn a time of great uncertainty, we help young people develop the values, self-confidence, and belief in others which will help them go on to become confident, active citizens. We offer children and teens a place to belong, where they can develop the skills to succeed, and feel optimistic about the future.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWe help communities engage with each other, at home and away\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhere there\u2019s a lack of community engagement, Scouts gives young people the opportunity to improve the lives of those around them, taking positive social action in their local, national and international communities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWe improve social mobility in a time of increased anxiety and competition \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn this age of economic instability, Scouts helps young people develop skills for life; the character, practical and employability skills that young people will carry with them into adulthood, and put their best foot forward, every step of the way.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteer\u0022\u003EFind out more about what it looks like to be a Scouts volunteer and see what kinds of opportunities are on offer here\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"29 September 2020","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[],"relatedLinks":[],"id":48575,"nodeName":"Reasons to become a Scouts volunteer","title":"Reasons to become a Scouts volunteer","type":"newsItem","image":{"url":"/media/10976/medium-1.png?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1d9becd11d7d1b0","caption":"Medium (1)","type":"png","size":158410,"width":500,"height":281,"altText":""},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Reasons to become a Scouts volunteer","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"We\u2019re proud that Scout groups across the country have continued to be a stable influence on young peoples\u2019 lives.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80ODU3NSJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2020/september/reasons-to-become-a-scouts-volunteer/"}