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The aim of the game is to get to the end of camp and say \u0022Everything you\u0027ve been doing this weekend is what we do as volunteers, so you already have the skills to join our team!\u0022\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHave a look below to see how you can turn your family camp into a recruitment event at each stage.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESpeak to as many family members as you can, the more the merrier.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProvide a kit list in advance - remember some of them may never have been camping before so do everything you can to settle their nerves.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThink about the tasks that need to be done, like cooking, admin or taking photos.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWork out who you think would be good at those tasks and make a note, but don\u0027t force it on them and don\u0027t overload them! Having fun with their children is their top priority so make sure that comes first.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAll adults attending the event will need to have a valid criminal record check, meaning they\u2019ll need to have signed up in enough time for this to have been completed and returned. They\u2019ll also need to be covered by your insurance at an appropriate level, and should be given a copy of the Yellow and Green card.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Before the event"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIntroduce and involve your parent volunteers from the get go.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlanning to do an opening ceremony or group tradition? Teach it to everyone first, so no one\u2019s left out.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGive everyone a name badge \u2013 and consider giving out neckers \u2013 so everyone feels part of the team.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBe careful how you talk \u2013 avoiding Scout jargon, like acronyms, which new adults won\u2019t understand.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf you\u0027re running activities, try to get the adults doing them with their children with minimal input from your volunteers.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EConsider holding an adult talk to sell how great it is to volunteer.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERemember to stay positive, have fun and enjoy yourself!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"During the event"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAllocate someone positive and confident to talk to people about their experience and explain how they can get involved on a more regular basis.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf an adult is unsure about joining, offer them the chance to try out the four-week challenge to learn more about Scouts.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESay thank you. For an extra special touch, you could present people with a card or gift made by the young people, or a photograph from the camp. Or say it simply with an email or text.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFollow up with anyone who showed an interest shortly after camp.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"After the event"}]}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Find out more","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\u0022\u003EIn Scotland, any volunteers (including parent rotas) need a PVG in place before they can help at Scouts.\u003Cbr\u003EMake sure you\u2019re ready to get started.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Scotland","id":null,"url":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/criminal-record-checks/scotland/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#ffe627","title":"Using this in Scotland?","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruitment-toolkit/four-week-challenge/\u0022 title=\u00224 Week Challenge\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruitment-toolkit/adult-talks/\u0022 title=\u0022Adult Talks\u0022\u003EAdult talks\u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruitment-toolkit/four-week-challenge/\u0022 title=\u00224 Week Challenge\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruitment-toolkit/adult-surveys/\u0022 title=\u0022Family surveys\u0022\u003EAdult surveys\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruitment-toolkit/four-week-challenge/\u0022 title=\u00224 Week Challenge\u0022\u003E4 Week Challenge\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruitment-toolkit/adult-rotas/\u0022 title=\u0022Family rotas\u0022\u003EAdult rota\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruitment-toolkit/group-get-togethers/\u0022 title=\u0022Group get-togethers\u0022\u003EGroup get-togethers\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022 title=\u0022Vacancy boards\u0022\u003EVacancy boards\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruit-more-volunteers/recruiting-volunteers-for-explorers/\u0022 title=\u0022Recruiting volunteers for Explorers\u0022\u003EFinding volunteers for Explorers\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruitment-toolkit/student-recruitment/\u0022 title=\u0022Student Recruitment\u0022\u003EStudent recruitment materials\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Get people on board following your family camp","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":"Family camps are a great way to recruit new adult volunteers and to show your members parents what fun stuff we get up to at scouts","pageType":null,"location":null,"browserTitle":"","versionDate":"15 July 2023","reviewDate":"10/09/2019","redirectUrl":"","id":47308,"nodeName":"Family camps","title":"Family camps","type":"contentPage","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Family camps","headerSubTitle":"Use family camps as a way to showcase Scouts and to get more volunteers on board","headerCta":"","headerCtaText":"","headerCtaLink":"","headerBackgroundColour":"ffb4e5","showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":[]},"subHeader":"Family camps are a great way to recruit new adult volunteers and to show your members parents what fun stuff we get up to at scouts","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80NzMwOCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruit-more-volunteers/family-camps/"}