{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat\u2019s an adult rota all about?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAn adult rota is a great way to engage potential volunteers. They work really well, as they\u2019re a manageable way for people to help and try Scouts. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAdults connected to the group (such as parents and carers, aunts, uncles, older siblings or grandparents) can sign up to help with the occasional session. You may also want more people from your local community who are interested in flexible or occasional volunteering to help form an adult rota too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor example, a parent or carer for each young person could take it in turns to help one or two weeks per year. Lots of people are happy to help occasionally if they don\u2019t have to make a big commitment.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs an existing volunteer, you get an extra pair of hands to help each week. You\u2019ll also have the chance to show people just how great volunteering is.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/fyklmzhp/a-volunteer-helping-a-beaver-to-do-archerymin.jpg","width":6000,"height":4000,"altText":"A volunteer helps a Beaver place an arrow into a bow to do archery outdoors.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EHow often can someone be on the adult rota and what can they do?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor all nations (except Scotland) \u003C/strong\u003Ean adult helping occasionally through the adult rota doesn\u2019t need to be recorded on scouts.org.uk as they aren\u0027t undertaking regulated activity, and therefore they don\u0027t need a criminal record check or internal check.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe maximum they can volunteer is three times in any thirty-day period.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHelpers on the adult rota aren\u0027t members of our Sections or wider teams, so they\u2019ll always need to be supervised by Team Members or Team Leaders. They also can\u2019t attend an overnight event.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESomeone on the adult rota could:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Erun an activity with a group of young people under supervision of a member of the Section Team\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eattend a session or event\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ewalk young people down the road as part of a group\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eprepare squash and biscuits to keep young people energised.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMost importantly, they\u2019re a valued extra volunteer to help run Scouts.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn Scotland:\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\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 adult rotas) need a PVG (criminal record check) in place before they can help at Scouts.\u00A0\u003Cbr\u003EMake sure you\u2019re ready to get started: \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/criminal-record-checks/scotland/\u0022 title=\u0022Scotland\u0022\u003ECriminal record checks in Scotland\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat do they need to know?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAdult helpers must always be supervised by a member of the Section Team.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMake sure any helper knows who their main point of contact is, as well as what the activity is they\u2019ll be helping with to make sure they\u2019re comfortable and happy with it. You may want to take an emergency contact number for them and ask about any reasonable adjustments they may need, such as allergies or dietary requirements.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnyone helping out at Scouts\u00A0must read, understand and commit to following the\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/young-people-first-yellow-card/\u0022 title=\u0022Young People First - Yellow Card\u0022\u003EYellow Card\u003C/a\u003E. This is our code of practice for all adults in Scouts, where we commit to making the safety of young people our priority.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMake sure anyone on the adult rota is give basic health and safety information, such as the fire procedure for your venue, and make sure they know what they can do to help (and what they can\u2019t).\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/20283/a-squirrel-leader-is-in-the-middle-of-a-circle-and-about-to-throw-a-ballmin.jpg","width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"A volunteer in the middle of a circle about to throw a ball to a Squirrel","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EBefore you start an adult rota\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are some things to think about before you start an adult rota:\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EAsk yourself what needs to be done regularly at each meeting. This\u2019ll help you to have a list of tasks for anyone on the adult rota to do each week. However, it may change depending on the activity.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EMake sure there\u2019s fun and enjoyable tasks for people too, such as handing out badges.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EYou could also see if there are any occasional tasks, such as monthly or yearly, that people could help with too. For example, they could help apply for a grant or book a campsite.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Make a list of things you need help with"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EYou could send an email, post on social media, ask face to face in a meeting, use WhatsApp or a text, use a Google Form, or send a letter.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou could send the programme out, then ask people to assign themselves to a week. Sharing the programme is a great way to show all the varied activities you do and get people excited.\u0026nbsp;People could then pick to help with activities they may like or have experience of. They\u2019ll be a lot happier to help if they\u2019re confident in or have some knowledge of the activity.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Think about how you\u2019ll ask people to take part"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYou could use a message template to send to each person as a reminder. Telling people in advance what they\u2019ll be doing helps to make sure they\u2019re happy and comfortable too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYour message template could also include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ethe date, time and location\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ea quick brief for the week\u2019s activity\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Esending them a copy of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/young-people-first-yellow-card/\u0022 title=\u0022Young People First - Yellow Card\u0022\u003EYellow Card\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eany health and safety information, such as what to do if the fire alarm goes off\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Emaking sure they know what they can do to help, as well as what they can\u2019t\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Egiving them a key contact\u2019s name and telephone number\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Easking them if they\u2019ve any reasonable adjustments, such as allergies or dietary requirements\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Easking for their contact details and an emergency contact, depending on what you\u2019ll be doing\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou may also want to write a follow-up thank you text or email template too to send anyone who joined too.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Have a message template written to send to adult rota helpers"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EReassure people it\u2019s OK to not know anything about the activity too. They don\u2019t need to be able to put up a tent or light a fire to join Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s a chance for everyone to learn something new together. You could also share your own experiences, what you\u2019ve done and what you\u2019ve learned.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Be ready to offer reassurance"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThink about the programme carefully to make sure new adults can get involved and interacting with everyone. Small group activities can work well, as they make it easier for all the adults to play their part.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDepending on how confident people are, you could write out or print out some quick game ideas for them to help run.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHowever, some people may just want to help tidy up or make the snacks - and that\u2019s OK.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Plan activities to get people involved"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ERemember that most adults on the adult rota won\u2019t have a Scouts criminal record check, unless in \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/criminal-record-checks/scotland/\u0022 title=\u0022Scotland\u0022\u003EScotland\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s important to always have enough volunteers on hand to support and supervise the new adult. You could invite existing volunteers from your group or the wider District.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Make sure they\u2019re always supervised"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAnyone helping out at Scouts\u0026nbsp;must read, understand and commit to following the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/young-people-first-yellow-card/\u0022 title=\u0022Young People First - Yellow Card\u0022\u003EYellow Card\u003C/a\u003E. This is our code of practice for all adults in Scouts, where we commit to making the safety of young people our priority.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Get copies of the Yellow Card to share"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDecide how you\u2019ll make new adults feel welcome.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPeople on an adult rota don\u0027t usually wear a uniform, but it may be nice to give them a group necker and a Scouts name (if you use them in your section).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou should always introduce them at the start of the session and you could ask young people to say hello to them during the session. Asking everyone to say thank you to them at the end is often appreciated!\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Have a spare necker for them to wear"}]},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/yyqfwdsx/two-leaders-outdoors-jpg.jpg","width":2000,"height":1333,"altText":"Two volunteers wearing uniforms and neckers stand against a wooden fence outside and smile.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ERunning an adult rota\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen a young person joins, you may want to ask the people they live with whether they\u2019d be happy to help out occasionally, such as once or twice a year.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou could hold an introductory parent and carer meeting each year and ask if anyone has any skills they could share.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou could also share your programme and see if anyone could help at any of your planned sessions.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHowever, remember it\u2019s optional. Some people may not be able to help out due to work or childcare. They may be able to help out in other ways though!\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Asking parents and carers when they\u2019re young person joins Scouts"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen a new adult volunteer joins, see if hey could ask the people they live with, their friends or possible work colleagues whether they\u2019d be happy to help out from time to time. They might have a skill or talent they could share.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhy not have some leaflets or posters ready that they can take to give to friends or put up in their work space?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou could say that it\u0027ll help them give back, be involved in their local community, develop their skills, get them involved in adventures, have fun and make new friends.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Asking current or new volunteers to ask people they know"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ERemember, the rota doesn\u2019t just have to be for parents and carers of your young people.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt could be for wider family and friends, or it could be for people in your local community interested in volunteering.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you or your volunteers know anyone who could get involved, or want a way to introduce new volunteers gradually, they can sign up too!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhy not try a shout-out for skills or people to join the adult rota in your local community Facebook groups? You could also hand out leaflets, advertise in a local paper, or put some posters up.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"An adult rota is for everyone"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ETalk to the adults about what they enjoy doing. Do they have specific skills your team would benefit from?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce you know what people are interested in, you can match them up with activities that suit them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis\u2019ll help them to enjoy it more if they\u2019re doing something they feel confident in and like doing!\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Match people\u2019s skills to the activities"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYou might want to run a skills survey. A skills survey is a letter, email or message to parents and carers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt asks them what they could help with and any skills, talents or hobbies they could share.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou could also ask this at a parent and carer meeting in-person too.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Run or use a skills survey"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0027s OK if someone can\u2019t help at weekly sessions or even once a term.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are plenty of other ways for them to get involved behind the scenes \u2013 could they manage the rota, help with accounts, run a one off skills session, apply for gift aid, fundraise, do admin or help with social media?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAlways remember to check what learning or guidance they need to take part in each role.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Let them help in other ways too"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s important to have good communication with people.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou could send a message once they\u2019ve signed up, then send them a reminder a week before to check in.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERemember to share your plan with your new volunteer. This helps to make sure they\u2019re happy and comfortable with the activity.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBefore the session, make sure they\u2019ve read and understood the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/young-people-first-yellow-card/\u0022 title=\u0022Young People First - Yellow Card\u0022\u003EYellow Card.\u003C/a\u003E You should give them basic health and safety information, such as what to do if the fire alarm goes off. You may want to ask them for an emergency contact.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERemember to make sure they know what they can do to help (and what they can\u2019t) too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAt the session, always make sure any helper is introduced, warmly welcomed and knows who their main point of contact is.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThroughout the session check how they\u2019re getting on and check in with them at the end. You could send them a thank you message too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Communicate with them"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ERemember to check if they\u2019ve any allergies, dietary requirements, additional needs or reasonable adjustments for them to comfortably take part.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Check what they need before they join in"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ELook out for anyone who\u2019s particularly enjoying their time on the rota. They might make a great person to volunteer a little more regularly. Could you invite them to take the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruit-more-volunteers/four-week-challenge/\u0022 title=\u0022Four week challenge\u0022\u003Efour-week challenge\u003C/a\u003E?\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Encourage people to take the next step"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ERemember that a big, genuine thank you goes a long way.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERemind young people to say thank you, give them a shoutout on your social media, write them a card, or get young people to draw pictures.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou could also get them a small gift from Scout Store, such as a badge or certificate, to say thank you.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Say thank you!"}]},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/20760/a-scout-leader-chatting-to-a-groupmin.jpg","width":5000,"height":3333,"altText":"A volunteer sits on the floor with a group of Scouts, speaking to one of them.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EAdult rota FAQs\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EEven if you\u0027ve enough Scout volunteers, an adult rota is a great way of helping young people\u2019s loved ones feel part of the group. It\u2019s nice for them to see what a great time their young people are having.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAn adult rota may be really helpful for when you want to plan day trips or Scout sessions away from your normal meeting place, including outside.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou could also use an adult rota to plan some more complex activities each term that might need some extra supervision.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJust don\u2019t leave them unsupervised or allow them to stay overnight at a residential event without a criminal record check.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom running an adult rota, you\u2019ll have a good idea of who you could ask to get more involved when you need volunteers in the future. 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