{"alias":"newsItem","byline":"","standfirst":"This week, we\u2019re so pleased to be welcoming five new Scouts Ambassadors to our team. ","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/about-us/our-people/scout-ambassadors/\u0022\u003EScouts Ambassadors\u003C/a\u003E are national supporters who help raise awareness of our work, reach out to new people and communities. They\u2019re volunteers who are passionate about the difference we make, helping young people gain skills for life.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EEach of them is an expert in their own field \u2013 they\u2019ve used their skills to succeed. Some are known for their work on TV or in the media. Others have achieved great feats of exploration or endurance. Many were Scouts themselves when they were younger and still volunteer locally today.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReaching new audiences \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EOur new ambassadors also have large followings on social media, which will help introduce Scouts to new audiences, helping us recruit more adult volunteers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThey\u2019ve all spent time with Scouts and volunteers, joining hikes, evening meetings and jamborees, getting to know how our movement works. They\u2019ve been so impressed with those they\u2019ve met.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA welcome from the Chief Scout \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"quoteText":"\u2018It\u2019s a privilege to welcome these fantastic new ambassadors to our Scouts family, Each of them is committed to helping more young people gain skills for life. They\u2019re champions for the outdoors and I know will make such a difference. A big thank you to them all.","attribution":"Dwayne Fields, Chief Scout","gridType":"quote","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EMeet the new team members\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESo, we\u0027ve peaked your interest. Who are our fantastic new ambassadors?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EThe footballer and broadcaster\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/bkwheint/liam.jpg","width":1280,"height":720,"altText":"Liam, a young man with a beard, facing forward","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003ELiam MacDevitt is a former professional footballer and now a TV presenter and broadcaster, including for BBC\u2019s Match of the Day X and Football Focus. \u2018Learning to be adaptable in the outdoors and being able to overcome challenges is so important for young people.\u2019\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\u0022\u003EThe inspirer\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/an0eukln/zanna.jpg","width":1280,"height":720,"altText":"White woman with blonde hair smiling","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp style=\u0022margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\u0022 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Arial\u0027,sans-serif;\u0022\u003EZanna van Dijk is a champion for outdoor adventures and speaks about the benefits of nature, the outdoors and hiking \u2013 particularly for women.\u0026nbsp; \u2018I want to show young people is a place for them. I feel that young people through Scouts can connect with the outdoors and each other, building confidence and resilience.\u2019\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\u0022\u003EThe foodie\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/raajt3ov/ollie-eats.jpg","width":1280,"height":720,"altText":"Man with white beard, glasses and black hat","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp style=\u0022margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\u0022 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Arial\u0027,sans-serif;\u0022\u003EOllie Eats is a chef, as well as Scout parent and volunteer, with a particular love of outdoor cooking. He shares his tips and recipes on TikTok and Instagram with thousands of fans. \u2018I love teaching people skills for life. In Scouts, one thing we love is welcoming new volunteers. It\u2019s a great community.\u2019\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\u0022\u003EThe globetrotter\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/4s2f4ly3/louis.jpg","width":1280,"height":720,"altText":"Man with dreadlocks and a Scouts necker","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp style=\u0022margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\u0022 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Arial\u0027,sans-serif;\u0022\u003ELouis Cole is a travel and adventure vlogger. He\u2019s explored the world and has a huge following on YouTube and Instagram, inspiring new generations to seek new horizons. But adventure can start close to home: \u2018I\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Arial\u0027,sans-serif; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003Eremember as a kid loving going on hikes, camping places, just exploring.\u003C/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Arial\u0027,sans-serif; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003EI think exploring the beauty of your natural area is something that I highly recommend.\u2019\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Arial\u0027,sans-serif; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003EThe extreme adventurer\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/qf4nnkvo/sean-conway.jpg","width":1280,"height":720,"altText":"Man with ginger hair and large ginger beard","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003ESean Conway is an endurance athlete and record breaker. He\u2019s swam, ran and cycled the length of Britain, and completed 105 iron man triathalons in 105 days. He also once ran the London marathon dressed as a giant Scout badge. \u2018Scouts is so good for young people because it builds confidence, practical skills and a sense of community.\u2019\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EMaking best use of our ambassadors\u2019 time\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019re sure you\u2019ll give our ambassadors a warm welcome too and we look forward to many more adventures with them as we head into 2025.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease remember that like all our volunteers Scouts Ambassadors give their time freely, and have professional commitments. Therefore, they do not have time to meet all requests. As they start out, we know you\u2019ll understand their focus will be on raising our profile across the UK rather than attending local Scout events.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you have query about our ambassadors\u2019 support for Scouts, please contact \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:support@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003Esupport@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E rather than contact them directly. 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