{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"","standfirst":"The Big Help Out is back. And this time it runs for three whole days from 7-9 June 2024. It\u2019s a huge nationwide campaign to inspire people to get their first taste of volunteering, lend a hand and make a change. Here are just some ideas how you can use it to attract more volunteers to Scouts. ","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ELast year The Big Help Out inspired a staggering 7.2 million to volunteer in their local communities. It was the biggest mobilisation of volunteers since the London 2012 Olympics. Everyone from food banks, sports clubs, Scout groups and even the Royal Family got involved.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EWho could forget those pictures of our \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2023/may/the-brilliant-big-help-out-with-royal-volunteers/\u0022\u003EJoint President HRH The Princess of Wales and her family rolling up their sleeves to renovate a Scout meeting place in Slough\u003C/a\u003E? They did a brilliant job.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe Big Help Out was an instant success. Over 35,000 voluntary organisations and 2,000 businesses took part. Most importantly 70% of those who tried volunteering said they\u2019re more likely to volunteer in the future. But how can you get involved in The Big Help Out 2024? \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/kc3dfjmm/twitterpost_savethedate.jpg","width":3333,"height":1875,"altText":"The Big Help Out save the date graphic","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to use the Big Help Out to grow your group\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. Save the date\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EScribble The Big Help Out across three pages of your diary from 7-9 June (go on, do it now while you\u2019re thinking about it). There\u2019s even a \u003Cspan class=\u0022MsoHyperlink\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://thebighelpout.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SimplifiedPack_11Nov_V2.pdf\u0022\u003ESave the Date toolkit.\u0026nbsp; \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003EThe date\u2019s been chosen so The Big Help Out sits inside Volunteers\u2019 Week. Someone\u2019s thought that through.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2. Take a look at our Big Help Out pages\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EYou\u2019ll find some helpful background and resources on our \u003Cspan class=\u0022MsoHyperlink\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/national-events/the-big-help-out/\u0022\u003EBig Help Out webpage\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E. Fix yourself a cup of tea, have a read and get up to speed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. Register your interest\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIf you\u2019re feeling suitably inspired, you can \u003Cspan class=\u0022MsoHyperlink\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNXAboDxxBKYUQ0rplbJt60lJiaJTnbvywOcJT6807EqjVHQ/viewform\u0022\u003Esign up now\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E to receive updates, tools and resources to support your involvement in The Big Help Out 2024.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4. Spread the word\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EStart chatting with your team about how you might be able to use The Big Help Out as a hook to attract new volunteers. They\u2019ll be lots of national media about this so people will already be talking about it. How can you capitalise on this?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E5. Repurpose an existing event\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EAre you already planning a camp, BBQ or activity day on 7-9 June? \u0026nbsp;If so, why not invite potential new volunteers along to these \u2013 they\u2019re perfect moments to give people a taste of what we do. If they enjoy themselves, why not talk to them about a longer term volunteering opportunity?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6. Plan a Big Help Out event\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIf you have time, you could think about staging something specifically for this weekend. It could be anything from a family fun day, a community clean up or even an activity taster session in the town centre. Here\u2019s some advice on \u003Cspan class=\u0022MsoHyperlink\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/national-events/coronation/the-big-help-out/preparing-for-the-big-help-out/\u0022\u003Eplanning an event\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E7. Upload your details on the Big Help Out app\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EOne of the best things about the Big Help Out is the app. Tens of thousands of people downloaded it last year to help them find volunteering opportunities near them. From February, you\u2019ll be able to upload your group\u2019s details and volunteering opportunities on the platform at \u003Ca href=\u0022http://www.thebighelpout.org.uk\u0022\u003Ewww.thebighelpout.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E8. Use The Big Help Out social assets to run your own recruitment campaign\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe Big Help Out brand (designed by Saatchi\u2019s no less) is being seen far and wide. Why not use some of the great images, social media posts and videos to run your own social media campaign? You could post an image, then add your own call to action to volunteer at your Scout group.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9. Ride the wave\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThey\u2019ll be plenty of media activity around The Big Help Out in the run-up to the weekend itself. If you see it on TV, then do a call-out for volunteers on social media. People will be thinking of volunteering and you\u2019ll be ready to help them out.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E10. Make your pledge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIndividuals, charities and organisations thinking of getting involved in The Big Help Out 2024 are being invited to make their volunteering pledge. You\u2019ll find assets to share on social media on \u003Ca href=\u0022http://www.thebighelpout.org.uk\u0022\u003EThe Big Help Out\u003C/a\u003E website from 30 January.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThank you\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EWe hope that\u2019s given you some food for thought and that you and your team will be part of this amazing event. It\u2019s three amazing days to inspire the volunteers of tomorrow. But let\u2019s not forget the volunteers of today, either. Thanks for everything you do.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"29 January 2024","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[{"caption":"","title":"Find out about the Big Help Out","url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/national-events/the-big-help-out/","newWindow":false},{"caption":"","title":"Check out our tips for volunteer recruitment","url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/national-events/coronation/the-big-help-out/volunteer-recruitment/","newWindow":false}],"relatedLinks":[],"id":78582,"nodeName":"How to use The Big Help Out to grow your group","title":"How to use The Big Help Out to grow your group","type":"blogEntry","image":{"url":"/media/ufipmcd0/the-big-help-out-green.jpg?cc=0.04567929126865973,0.03288163778377665,0.025507182839542442,0.055961439182598584\u0026width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1da1d6008f52380","caption":"The Big Help Out Green","type":"jpg","size":49942,"width":797,"height":457,"altText":"Graphic of The Big Help Out logo."},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"How to use The Big Help Out to grow your group","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"The Big Help Out is back, 7-9 June. 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