{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFeeling welcomed and included encourages volunteers and young people to come back each week.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u0027ve drawn on the successes of the membership alongside advice from organisations who engage with their communities, to share proven ways to be welcoming and including.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":null,"title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003ETips from members\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDon\u0027t worry:\u003C/strong\u003E You might not have all the answers, but you can find out.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAsk:\u003C/strong\u003E If you aren\u0027t sure, then respectfully ask. Find a quiet space, share you\u0027d like to find out more, and then ask if they would be happy to share. Finally, listen to what they say.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFind out:\u003C/strong\u003E There\u0027s a wealth of information online and loads of charities and groups who can help support your understanding of engaging with specific communities.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMake space:\u003C/strong\u003E Allow people to engage meaningfully. Allow them to participate in running the group. Have parent rotas and ensure they can become part of the leadership team and share their ideas.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdapt:\u003C/strong\u003E When involving volunteers in planning, you may need to be flexible with times and locations.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAllow influence:\u003C/strong\u003E A variety of people brings a variety of viewpoints. Let their experiences and ideas shape and enrich the programme.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdapt the activity not the people:\u003C/strong\u003E Find a route with wheelchair access, simplify instructions and look online for adaptations.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPreempt an adjustment:\u003C/strong\u003E Buy the gluten free, vegan marshmallows so that the broadest of diets is included.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMeet faith and spiritual needs:\u003C/strong\u003E Build in both time and space for prayer and spiritual reflection as standard practice and don\u0027t tag it onto a comfort break. Going to the loo is not prayer or reflection time.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShow you\u0027re open to the LGBTQIA\u002B community:\u003C/strong\u003E Display a rainbow flag in your Scouts hut or on your webpages. Be involved in a Pride activity or go to Pride.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBe open, transparent and flexible:\u003C/strong\u003E It reaps rewards.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERepresent:\u003C/strong\u003E Reflect the community you live in.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETop Tip:\u003C/strong\u003E You\u0027ll need to do something extra. 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