{"number":"2","url":"/por/2c-our-volunteering-culture/","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003ESection 2c.1 was section 3.1 in the Autumn 2025 edition of POR.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"rules":[{"number":"2c.1","body":"","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E2c.1.1 Our Volunteering Culture - policy statement\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOur Volunteering Culture applies to, and with, all adult volunteers in Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2c.1.1.1 Policy Statement\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EOur Volunteering Culture is a shared set of principles which all volunteers must follow and which outline how we behave, in line with our values. Our Volunteering Culture guides and reminds us of our goal, both as a movement and as a volunteer team: to help more young people gain Skills for Life. It is a statement of the culture and values which we seek to foster and develop.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt provides a framework for a shared understanding for what we do and say as volunteers in Scouts, supporting each other, following our values and being at our best, while acting as role models for young people.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt applies for all our volunteers and for all parts of our organisation. In addition to the actual statement of Our Volunteering Culture (POR 2c.1.1.2), further information and examples are available at Our Volunteering Culture.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2c.1.1.2 The Our Volunteering Culture statement\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ea) Why we volunteer\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs volunteers in Scouts, we are proud to help young people step up, speak up, dream big and gain the skills they need for life.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThanks to you, young people find their place in the world, learn to believe in themselves and make a difference to their communities and society. No matter your background or experience, where you are based, or which team you are in, your time and skills help young people gain skills for life.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBy working together, and living our Values of integrity, respect, care, belief and cooperation, our aim is to have a positive, safe and rewarding experience as volunteers for a movement we truly believe in.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOur Culture is founded on our Values. That means that as volunteers we think carefully about the impact of our words and actions and behave as role models for our young people. Here are the behaviours that we expect from each other in Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eb) As the Scouts we will:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake Scouts a welcoming place, making sure everything we do and say is led by the Values of Scouts and the Scout Promise\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECommit to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do, making sure everybody has access to our activities and thrives in Scouts\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESupport you to be part of positive teams that resolve issues with respect and integrity\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAcknowledge your personal motivation for volunteering and the skills you already have\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHelp you develop your own potential by offering learning opportunities to give you the confidence and the skills needed for your Scout role\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EListen to you and give you the space to share ideas and concerns so that we may improve our volunteer experience\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOffer meaningful, relevant, and flexible ways to volunteer, with clear guidance of what we will require from you, and who you may ask for advice and support\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAccept your other commitments, that your availability may change and offer you volunteering options that will suit you best\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHelp you understand Scouts better and the impact we make, so you may see how your contribution makes a difference\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo our best to overcome barriers to volunteering such as finance, accessibility and time\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;c) As a volunteer in Scouts we will trust you to:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPromote a welcoming and inclusive environment where we treat everybody fairly and with respect, making sure our values are part of everything you say and do\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECommit to equity, diversity and inclusion, accepting that people\u2019s beliefs, circumstances and motivations may be different to yours\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBe a great role model in the way you act, by following our values, purpose and policies, as well as the laws of the country you are volunteering in\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECommunicate openly and respectfully, whether verbally, in writing or online\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBe open and honest with your team about your time commitments and let them know if things change\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEnjoy yourself and have fun while volunteering\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDevelop yourself by engaging in learning and new opportunities depending on what you and your team needs\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPromptly complete any learning required to ensure you have the skills for your role\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;d) This means that together, we will do our best to:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EKnow what we expect from each other\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EListen to and respect everybody\u2019s ideas and concerns\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFeel proud to contribute to and be part of a truly equitable, diverse and inclusive movement\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERecognise and celebrate all volunteers for their contributions, no matter how long they volunteer for or the amount of time they give\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure volunteering has a positive impact on your wellbeing and that you get the support you need\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EContribute to an environment where everyone feels comfortable to share thoughts and ideas\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReview how things are going, improve volunteering opportunities 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