{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat\u2019s the Four Week Challenge all about?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Four Week Challenge is a gradual introduction to Scouts. New volunteers agree to help out for just four weeks, while a more experienced leader shows them the ropes and helps them get involved.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Four Week Challenge works because it\u2019s manageable: people feel more comfortable signing up for a short amount of time. As an existing volunteer, you get four whole weeks to help them settle in, grow in confidence, and see just how much they can get from Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EThe Four Week Challenge\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EShow them what we do and how we do it\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGive them something to do \u2013 a task which isn\u0027t too big or complicated but which makes them feel valued and needed would be ide\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake contact with them after the first meeting, perhaps arranging for them to stay on at the end of the meeting or setting a time for a call\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Week 1: Come and see what we do"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHelp them join in the fun \u2013 could they run an activity or game? 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