{"alias":"changeLogItem","byline":"","standfirst":"There are\u00A0a lot of resources now available to support volunteers deliver amazing programmes, but it can be hard to work out what\u2019s new and where to find it.\u00A0\u00A0We\u0027ve gathered together lots of information about ideas for things you could try.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/18280/beaver-with-football.jpg","width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"A Beaver in a blue jumper smiles while kneeling down and holding onto a football.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EProgramme resources\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EYour first port of call for when planning a fantastic programme should be \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003ERunning your section\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThere\u0027s lots of resources\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u00A0and\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u00A0advice for each section, from welcoming new member\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Es to brilliant badges.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EIf you want to explore some all our Scouts activities, our\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EActivities finder\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u00A0has lots of different activities! Use the filters to narrow down your search by location, cost, time, section, skill needed and more.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can also find some great advice on adapting your activities and \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/inclusion-and-diversity/supporting-those-with-additional-needs-and-neurodiversity/reasonable-adjustments/\u0022\u003Emaking reasonable adjustments\u003C/a\u003E, so everyone can join in, including \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/inclusion-and-diversity/supporting-those-with-additional-needs-and-neurodiversity/reasonable-adjustments/badges-and-awards/\u0022\u003Eadjustments to our Badges and Awards\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EA warm welcome and quick filler games\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETake a look at our activities for a warm welcome with these \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2022/august/icebreakers-and-games-to-welcome-everyone-into-scouts/\u0022\u003Esimple icebreakers and fun games\u003C/a\u003E. 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You can even do \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/nights-away-and-camping/nights-away-resources/nights-away-with-younger-sections/\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003ENights Away for younger sections\u003C/a\u003E, so everyone can get involved.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EOccasions and events\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ETake a look at our \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/occasions-and-events/\u0022\u003EOccasions and Events\u003C/a\u003E to find out what\u0027s coming up, including some suggested activities, to make sure you cover all those important dates in the diary.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EMake sure you save a slot in your programme for some of the new resources we\u2019re developing to support national awareness days, weeks and months, such as \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/?name=pride\u0022 title=\u0022Pride Activities\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?name=pride\u0022\u003Eputting Pride in your programme\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/?name=Black%20History%20Month\u0022 title=\u0022Black History Month Activities\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?name=Black%20History%20Month\u0022\u003EBlack History Month\u003C/a\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWhile the themes may be celebrated on certain days or during certain weeks, you can always fit them around your schedule and do them later or earlier in the month.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are lots of great things happening in Scouts, too! 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W\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Ee always share new programme resources in the monthly members email.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EActivities to help others and our planet\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETake a look at how you can \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/about-us/help-others/?preview=true\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?preview=true\u0022\u003Ehelp others\u003C/a\u003E through your Scouts programme and find \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities?outcome=Help%20your%20community\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?outcome=Help%20your%20community\u0022\u003Eactivities to support, inspire and make a difference to your local community\u003C/a\u003E. 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