{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW57378691 BCX0\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW57378691 BCX0\u0022\u003EIf you\u2019re looking for new volunteer\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW57378691 BCX0\u0022\u003Es,\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW57378691 BCX0\u0022\u003E you could ask your current volunteers to \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW57378691 BCX0\u0022\u003Eb\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW57378691 BCX0\u0022\u003Ering\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW57378691 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;an\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW57378691 BCX0\u0022\u003E adult\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW57378691 BCX0\u0022\u003E along to a section meeting or another event to see Scouts in action first hand.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW57378691 BCX0\u0022\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhy not run an adult volunteer open evening where people can try different Scout activities, find out about roles and see if they\u2019d like to attend a session?\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/19345/cubs-volunteer-talking.jpg","width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"A volunteer wearing a blue polo shirt and necker speaks while holding their hands in the air.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInvite someone to come along to Scouts\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIdentify a friend, family member or colleague who might like to come along with you to see what it\u2019s all about.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBeforehand, have a conversation about what to expect. Share what you enjoy about Scouts and some of the fun things you\u2019ve done. Do they have existing skills you can make use of, or would they like to learn new skills? \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGive them all the information they need including when, where and what to bring. You could arrange to travel together or meet them there. They might need instructions on how to access a venue or need a coat and a pair of boots for the muddy campsite.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELet your team know that your friend will be joining in. Consider whether you all bring a friend to the same event or whether you bring them along on separate occasions. First impressions count, we want to make them feel included and ensure they have a great time.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMaking them feel welcome\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWelcome and introduce them to everyone, including the young people, or they may like to introduce themselves. You could even give them a neckerchief to wear!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHave them buddy up with you and take part in the activities alongside you. Check in regularly with them to make sure they\u2019re having a good time. Explain any Scout language that they might not have heard before. Here are some examples with practical tips.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EPlan your programme so that all adults will be included in activities and not left on the side-lines. Write some instructions for activities, and break down the activity into separate tasks.\u00A0 Share the instructions and risk assessment in advance so they know what to expect.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EArrange to meet ahead of the session so you can check they know what is happening and introduce them to other adults.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EStart the session with a warm welcome and introduce then to the young people as part of the opening ceremony. You could lend them a neckerchief to really make them feel part of the crew!\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWhatever you plan to do, make sure your friend can be involved, playing their part in a team game, helping share a skill, leading an activity or simply helping you to get the next activity ready.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EHere are some activities that are #GoodForTwo:\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan 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Greet\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/in-and-around-a-circle/\u0022 title=\u0022In and around a circle\u0022\u003EIn and round a circle\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00224\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/mirror-me-the-warm-up/\u0022 title=\u0022Mirror me: the warm up\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EMirror Me: the warm-up\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00225\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/chopstick-relay/\u0022 title=\u0022Chopstick relay\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EChopstick relay\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/chopstick-relay/\u0022 title=\u0022Chopstick relay\u0022\u003E \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00223\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00225\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/mother-nature-s-id-challenge/\u0022 title=\u0022Mother Nature\u2019s ID challenge\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EMother Nature\u2019s ID challenge\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EOr you could come up with your own ideas, perhaps theming the session around the number two, pairs or partners.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EMake sure that all the way through, the activities are designed to include your visiting friends so that they have as much fun as the young people.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ERound off your session with your usual closing ceremony, making sure to thank your visiting friend.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Attending a section meeting"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EBeforehand, share any details of the event with your friend including what to bring with them. This might be a packed lunch and a warm coat and wellies. Let them know what the purpose of the event is, what they\u2019ll get out of it and how they will be helping.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ERemember to introduce everybody \u2013 even though you might know everyone there your friend won\u2019t. Try to avoid Scout jargon as much as possible, and if it does come up try to explain what it means.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EKeep checking in on them throughout the session and making sure they\u2019re having fun and have everything they need.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Joining in at a non-programme event"}]},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/21194/a-volunteer-holding-a-toasted-marshmallow-on-a-skewer.jpg","width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"A volunteer in uniform and a red and blue necker smiles holding a toasted marshmallow on a skewer.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESay thank you and follow up\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s important to follow up with anyone who attended and to thank them for their time attending, as well as anything they did. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAsk them to see how they found it, if they enjoyed it and whether it\u2019s something they\u2019d like to do again. You could also ask if they\u2019d like to try a different section or role.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s important to explore all the options with them, to think flexibly and to give them time to consider if it\u2019s the right fit for them.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ERemember, there are lots of ways of being involved with Scouts as an adult. They might prefer to have a less regular commitment, or they may want to take on a role that\u2019s more behind the scenes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EIf they\u2019re interested in volunteering, why not encourage them to give the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruitment-toolkit/four-week-challenge/\u0022 title=\u0022Four week challenge\u0022\u003EFour-Week Challenge\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Ea go? They could also try the \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruitment-toolkit/four-week-challenge/try-the-four-step-challenge/\u0022 title=\u0022Try the four step challenge\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EFour-Step Challenge\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Efor those non-programme roles.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/20765/two-women-and-a-male-volunteer-chatting-one-of-the-women-is-making-a-heart-shape-with-her-hands.jpg","width":5000,"height":3333,"altText":"Three volunteers are chatting, one of them is making a heart shape with their hands.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESuccess stories of volunteers who were introduced by a friend\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EMy friend, Hassan, is one of the dads from my nephew\u2019s school. He invited me to one of his Scout sessions. It sounded fun, but I wanted to know what I was letting myself into!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe had a chat about their usual sessions. He said on Thursday they\u2019d be doing some simple cooking skills and some games for their Beavers. I was keen to know more, so decided to join him that week.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHe sent me their session plan, so I knew what to expect and he picked me up on the way there.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI was honoured to be given the groups neckerchief for that evening, which made me feel part of the group. We arrived early so I could meet the team and help set up the room.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI was glad to know the words of the Scout Promise before we began, so I wasn\u2019t just miming.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI took part in the opening game, which was lots of fun. They loved the session and it was great helping them. I\u2019m a chef, so it was good to pass on some simple culinary tips.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI enjoyed being involved in the evening\u2019s session. I met some really inspirational people and love the enthusiasm they brought. I might just keep the neckerchief and come back next week with my nephews!\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Ali\u2019s Story - a great first session sharing her cooking tips"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EHi, I\u2019m Alex and I\u2019ve been working at home for the last couple of years.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe last few years have really made me want to get to know people in my local area and do more within my community, but I didn\u2019t know how to get involved.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELast week, I was in a meeting with my colleague, Dave. He was chatting to me about all of the things he does with his Scout Group. Dave invited me along to join the Group on Saturday, as they were doing a Christmas Social Action Project in our local village.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI was a bit nervous, but went to the venue. Dave and another volunteer, Sue, greeted me at the door and introduced me to the other volunteers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEveryone was really friendly and made me feel welcome.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOne of the volunteers, Holly, took me over to a group of Scouts who were busy making food hampers. The Scouts were packing food into boxes they\u2019d decorated in Christmas wrapping paper, and they were writing little notes in Christmas cards for each one.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce the food hampers were made, I went along with the Dave, Holly, Sue and the Scouts in their minibus. We delivered the hampers to elderly people in the village who live at home alone. At each address, we chatted, sang some Christmas songs with them and shared some mince pies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe whole day was absolutely brilliant. I could see from smiles on the elderly folks faces when they were chatting to the Scouts that it had made their Christmas. On the way back to the venue, the minibus was buzzing with all the chatter from the Scouts about each person they had met and the stories they had told them.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen we got back to the venue, Dave asked if I wanted to come along to the session during the week and help out with some biscuit decorating the Scouts were doing for their Cooking Badge. Holly added me to the WhatsApp Group and Sue gave me the details of the session.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI\u2019m really looking forward to getting involved with the Scout Group. It\u2019s opened up a whole new world to me, and I feel like I\u2019ve made a real difference today.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Alex\u2019s story - a way to make friends while working from home"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EMy flat mate, Carmel, helps at Scouts. We were talking about where we wanted to be in a few years time, and I said I wanted to get fit.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe next week she came back and said she had just the thing for me to try. I needed my old trainers and jeans, so I was intrigued!\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EShe took me to the local campsite. The other adults from the group were there already and had the kettle on. They said they were practising some activities for the new term programmes and were so welcoming. It was just like we were friends already.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEveryone mucked in, putting up a blindfold trail around the woods, dug a treasure trove hole and filled it with mud and water, then squelching around to make it a mud pool. We even had a dance challenge.\u0026nbsp;It was such a laugh!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe then sprayed a bag of gravel gold and left it to dry, before tipping it in the muddy pool for the kids to sift out, just like gold nuggets. Obviously we had to try the trail out, I have never been so muddy or laughed so much!\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThen one of the volunteers called Skip got me to help find kindling and wood for the fire, then helped me use a flint and steel to light it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI loved sitting round the fire with the others toasting marshmallows, making s\u2019mores and chatting about what they did and the plans for the next few weeks.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI even found myself asking if I could go along to a couple of Scout meetings too. It looks like I\u2019m going to get fit in a completely different way to joining the local gym, I can\u2019t wait!\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Charmaine\u2019s story - a muddy adventure and a fun way to get fit"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EMy neighbour helps at the Scout group at the community hall. 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