{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"By Craig Turpie, Deputy UK Chief Commissioner (Transformation) ","standfirst":"Volunteers told us they need more volunteers and we listened. Together, we\u2019ve come up with a plan.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETo give more young people skills for life, we need more volunteers.\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn 2018, we agreed our \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/about-us/strategy/\u0022 title=\u0022Skills for Life\u0022\u003ESkills for Life strategy\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E. Now we want to make\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Evolunteering with\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EScouts easier and more\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Efun, so we can\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eattract and retain more volunteers to help more young\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Epeople\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Egain\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eskills for life.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESince 2018, we\u2019ve spoken to more than 10,000 people inside and outside of our movement. We\u2019ve consulted widely\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E to plan for inclusive growth\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, which means leaving no communities behind.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPeople told us we need to be more welcoming\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E and make volunteering feel positive, so it\u0027s not like more work. We need our \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Elearning to be engaging and create useful digital\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Etools to \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ehelp get things done.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u200B\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBut what does this mean? Why would changes to how we welcome, learn and volunteer help us reach and retain more volunteers?\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOur volunteers give us 15 hours a month on average \u2013 almost twice as much as the wider volunteering population.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E86% of them volunteer at least once a week \u2013 double the amount of the wider volunteering population.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOn average, our volunteers are involved in Scouts for 15 years \u2013 wider volunteering trends show three out of four people move in and out of volunteering and don\u2019t volunteer consistently over time.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnly 2% of our volunteers are Black, Asian or minority ethnic, compared with the national average of 14%.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Here are some facts about our volunteers and how they volunteer compared with national trends"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u200B66% would like to try it before committing to anything.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E64% would want to volunteer as part of a team.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E29% would be put off if they had to volunteer at the same time each week.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"We asked non-volunteers what would make them want to volunteer with Scouts. Here are some of the results"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECurrently, volunteering at Scouts doesn\u2019t always suit how people want to volunteer. They want to volunteer flexibly, by committing the time they have and being part of a team.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWe\u2019ve done lots of research, which highlighted our need to be more approachable and welcoming. Members helped us decide how we can do this and part of this included moving on from some of our historical language.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"quoteText":"Even though it\u0027s an emotive topic for some people, we passionately believe using more modern and relevant language will help us recruit more volunteers and prepare our movement for the future","attribution":"","gridType":"quote","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThat\u2019s why we\u2019re focusing on these key areas to help grow our movement:\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA warmer welcome for all\u200B.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMore engaging learning. \u200B\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPositive volunteering everyday\u200B.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEach key focus area will be supported by easy-to-use digital tools.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWe believe changing these key focus areas \u003C/span\u003Ewill help us recruit 10,000 more volunteers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOver the past year, volunteers have tested and designed potential solutions to volunteering with Scouts in the future. There\u2019ve been more than 40,000 visits to our \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/about-us/testing-hub/volunteer-experience/\u0022 title=\u0022Testing hub\u0022\u003ETesting hub\u003C/a\u003E,\u003C/u\u003E where we\u2019ve outlined the changes and invited feedback.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELet\u2019s delve into each of these areas in more detail.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA warmer welcome for all\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIntimidating and inefficient.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EManual and time-consuming administration \u2013 taking about four hours\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eper new volunteer.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EReliant on isolated networks to recruit.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Here are some criticisms volunteers told us about our current welcome process"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis is backed up by feedback from volunteers, like this one:\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u2018The appointments panel is usually made up of the old guard [\u2026] who sit there and talk about their day. This enthusiastic new person gets completely put off straight away.\u2019\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStarting in 2023, we\u2019ll be changing the way we welcome and recruit new volunteers.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EVolunteers are welcomed, valued and at ease\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Efrom\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eday one\u200B\u200B.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThere\u2019s a welcome conversation\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ewhen you start volunteering.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u200B\u200B\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENew volunteers will have a buddy\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ethroughout their\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Einduction.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u200B\u200B\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENew volunteers feel empowered by a self-service joining application\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eusing our digital tools to send out and collect references.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThere\u2019ll be more tools to recruit locally.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Here\u0027s why we\u2019ll be moving away from the appointments panel"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA new volunteer might say:\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u2018I\u2019ve been thoroughly introduced to my new role and now I can hit the ground running.\u2019\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThey said making recruiting simpler and consistent across Scouts will benefit them.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EExpressed concerns about being digital-first. 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I\u2019m really let down.\u2019\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELearning is personalised for your own volunteering.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIt\u2019s smooth, transparent and consistent to recognise your existing skills.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EShowing what you\u0027ve learned is naturally built into the learning.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIt\u0027s easier to track who\u0027s done what learning, so everyone is up to date on the essentials. 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They\u2019re helping us design our digital tools for supporting these changes.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThank you to everyone who\u0027s shared their feedback. We\u2019ve considered everything, and it\u2019s helped us shape our improvements to our volunteer experience.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor instance, \u003Cspan\u003Ewe\u2019ve updated our Volunteer Culture Statement \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ebased on feedback. We\u2019ve shortened it, simplified the language, and emphasised the \u2018fun\u2019 nature of volunteering. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWe\u2019re also developing digital skills support to help people transition to our digital-first (but not digital-only) approach. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETo get ready \u003C/span\u003Efor the first phase of change, we\u2019ve nearly finished the solutions for local implementation next year. 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