{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EScouts is for everyone, and we want to show more people that we\u2019re an open and welcoming movement. When it comes to inclusion, small actions can have a big impact.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW118746831 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW118746831 BCX0\u0022\u003ETo make Scouts truly inclusive, we need to involve more volunteers and young people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. Diversity isn\u0027t just about including different people, it\u0027s about welcoming new ideas, skills and experiences. By being inclusive, Scouts becomes stronger and better reflects the communities we\u0027re part of.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/ukqhw3db/supporting-people-2.jpg","width":8191,"height":5464,"altText":"Volunteer and Squirrel sitting at a table doing an activity together","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW118746831 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW118746831 BCX0\u0022\u003ETips for recruiting volunteers and young people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW118746831 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHighlight flexible roles\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW118746831 BCX0\u0022\u003ELet people know about the wide range of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://volunteeringopportunities.scouts.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW118746831 BCX0\u0022\u003Evolunteering opportunities\u003C/a\u003E we offer, from roles in Section Teams to Trustee Boards. There\u2019s something for everyone, at a pace that works for them. By offering flexible roles, we make it easier for people with different needs and schedules to get involved.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW118746831 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW31523013 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW31523013 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPromote opportunities\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW31523013 BCX0\u0022\u003EEncourage new volunteers to take on leadership roles to help build a more diverse and inclusive team. Ask parents, carers and community leaders to share these opportunities. 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