{"alias":"newsItem","byline":"","standfirst":"This weekend, 7\u20139 June, is The Big Help Out. It\u2019s set to be the UK\u2019s biggest ever of mobilisation of volunteers.  ","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EAcross the UK, over 50 Scout Groups and Districts are taking part in \u003Ca href=\u0022/national-events/the-big-help-out/\u0022 title=\u0022The Big Help Out\u0022\u003EThe Big Help Out\u003C/a\u003E, offering opportunities and events for people to try volunteering for themselves.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EFrom helping out at regular meetings and sprucing up Scout meeting places, to taking part in community clean-ups, Scouts are opening their doors and making opportunities available to all. It\u2019s all part of \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://volunteersweek.org/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EVolunteers\u2019 Week\u003C/a\u003E, when millions are lending a hand in local communities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe Big Help Out builds on the success of last year\u2019s inaugural event, which saw 7.2 million step up and help make a difference.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/s1xli5wh/the-big-help-out-news-story.jpg","width":5088,"height":3873,"altText":"The image shows a Beaver wearing a Beaver blue polo shirt and a green hat, facing to their left. They\u0027re holding an archery bow and there\u0027s a volunteer in a dark green polo and cap stood behind them to help. The sun is shining and they\u0027re outside, and there are other Beavers/Cubs in the background by a wooden fence.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EFundays at Gilwell\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAt Scout Adventures, Gilwell Park, over 500 Scout volunteers are supporting \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/events/2024/june-2024/fundays-the-games/\u0022\u003EFundays on 8\u20139 June\u003C/a\u003E. They\u2019re helping \u003Ca href=\u0022/squirrels/\u0022 title=\u0022Squirrels\u0022\u003ESquirrels\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022/beavers/\u0022 title=\u0022Beavers\u0022\u003EBeavers\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022/cubs/\u0022 title=\u0022Cubs\u0022\u003ECubs\u003C/a\u003E from across the UK get out in the sunshine, have fun and try something new.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EActivities will run from 10am to 4pm each day and include drumming workshops, races, inflatables, climbing, cooking, and circus skills.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"quoteText":"Life\u2019s better when we help other people. It makes us feel good, and helps us shine brighter. Volunteering is so good for our mental health and self esteem, and it\u0027s a great way to meet people. More than 80 per cent of volunteers say the work they do has improved their mental health and sense of wellbeing. Volunteering gives us a sense of purpose and a place to belong. It reminds us that the real secret to happiness is giving happiness to others. The Big Help Out proves that at heart, we\u2019re a nation of givers, carers and sharers \u2013 at our best when we\u2019re helping others.","attribution":"Chief Scout, Bear Grylls","gridType":"quote","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EOpportunities for all\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom collecting for food banks to community tidy ups, there are opportunities for all, no matter how much or little time people have. It could be a one off activity, such as delivering a hot meal to someone in the local area, or a more regular commitment, such as supporting Scouts on a weekly basis.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is also a moment to celebrate and thank our amazing 145,000 adult volunteers in Scouts, not forgetting our 20,000 \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/running-an-explorer-unit/explorer-scout-young-leaders-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Explorer Scout Young Leaders\u0027 Scheme\u0022\u003EYoung Leaders\u003C/a\u003E. They\u2019re leading by example, and inspiring the volunteers of the future.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EGet the badge\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://shop.scouts.org.uk/scouts-sections/the-big-help-out-badge\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThe Big Help Out blanket badge is now available on Scout Store\u003C/a\u003E. Buy yours today!\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/i1beerfq/the-big-help-out-badge-v2.jpg","width":596,"height":603,"altText":"The image shows The Big Help Out badge. It has a green border with a blue fleur-de-lis in the top left corner and The Big Help Out logo in the middle on a white background. As part of the logo, there\u0027s white text on a green border saying \u0027Lend a hand. Make a change.\u0027","caption":"","link":null},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019d like get involved as a volunteer, \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://app.doit.life/together/invite/member/e2ab15c2-f07f-4311-a49f-2249765b21e6/signup\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Edownload The Big Help Out app\u003C/a\u003E, find an opportunity near you, and then share your experience with others. Be part of it!\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#205b41","title":"Lend a hand and make a difference ","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"07 June 2024","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[{"caption":"","title":"Find out more about The Big Help Out","url":"/national-events/the-big-help-out/","newWindow":false},{"caption":"","title":"Buy The Big Help Out blanket badge from Scout Store","url":"https://shop.scouts.org.uk/scouts-sections/the-big-help-out-badge#selection.color=34\u0026selection.size=719","newWindow":true}],"relatedLinks":[],"id":79969,"nodeName":"Lend a hand and be part of The Big Help Out","title":"Lend a hand and be part of The Big Help Out ","type":"newsItem","image":{"url":"/media/l14h530q/a-cub-throwing-a-tomahawk.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dae1c61d29bde0","caption":"Cub throwing a tomahawk","type":"jpg","size":6839146,"width":6000,"height":4000,"altText":"A Cub is throwing a foam tomahawk with a volunteer watching"},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Lend a hand and be part of The Big Help Out ","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"The Big Help Out is back this weekend (7\u20139 June). 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