{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"fullWidth","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDistrict and County Teams are vital to making sure everything is running smoothly and safely, as well as developing and growing Scouts locally. \u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETake a look through our tools to help you find and keep new volunteers for your District and County Teams.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"threeColumn","areas":[{"items":[]},{"items":[{"gridType":"callToAction","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","buttonText":"Find out more about your District and County teams","buttonLink":{"name":"Local teams","id":null,"url":"/volunteers/running-things-locally/local-teams/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":{"value":"000000","label":"000000"},"alignment":"right"}]},{"items":[]}],"config":null},{"type":"TwoColumnLayoutBlock","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"callToAction","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","buttonText":"Build your recruitment plan using the tools below","buttonLink":{"name":"Recruitment Plan Blank","id":null,"url":"https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/21024/20-recruitment-plan-blank-2.docx","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":{"value":"000000","label":"000000"},"alignment":"central"}]},{"items":[{"gridType":"callToAction","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","buttonText":"Advertise with the Volunteering Opportunities Tool","buttonLink":{"name":"Volunteering opportunities tool user guide","id":null,"url":"/volunteers/volunteer-experience/digital-tool-guides/manage-volunteer-enquiries/volunteering-opportunities-tool-user-guide/","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":{"value":"000000","label":"000000"},"alignment":null}]}],"config":null},{"type":"threeColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Use the four step challenge","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW37125697 BCX0\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW37125697 BCX0\u0022\u003EStarting something new can be daunting. Ease new volunteers into management at the Scouts with the four step challenge to show them how great it can be and let them discover it at their own pace.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Four week challenge","id":null,"url":"/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruit-more-volunteers/try-the-four-step-challenge/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#ffb4e5","title":"Four step challenge","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Find a Lead Volunteer","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGuiding your Leadership Team is a Lead Volunteer, but they\u0027re not always easy to find. Whether it\u0027s someone you already know, or someone brand new to Scouts, go to them and welcome them into your team.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Recruiting managers","id":null,"url":"/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruit-more-volunteers/recruiting-lead-volunteers/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Recruit Lead Volunteers","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Recruit new Explorer volunteers","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EKeeping your young people at the heart of your recruitment is essential. As Explorers, they can really help you to recruit for their section and\u0026nbsp;you could involve them in finding new volunteers.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Recruiting Volunteers for Explorers","id":null,"url":"/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruit-more-volunteers/recruiting-volunteers-for-explorers/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#ffb4e5","title":"Find volunteers for Explorers","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"threeColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Spread the word","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWrite adverts like a pro, create engaging social media content and build your vacancy board. Sending the right message in the right way is key to bringing in new volunteers.\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Spread the word and create interest","id":null,"url":"/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruit-more-volunteers/the-recruitment-cycle/spread-the-word-and-create-interest/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Advertise your opportunities","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Find your next Youth Lead","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYouth Leads are make sure Scouts remains youth shaped. Having one in place to support their Lead Volunteer means an extra pair of hands, new ideas and a focus on youth-shaped Scouts.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Recruiting Youth Leads","id":null,"url":"/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruit-more-volunteers/recruiting-youth-leads/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#ffb4e5","title":"Recruit Youth Leads","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Develop your social media","body":"\u003Cp\u003ESocial media is a great way of advertising opportunities. Use it to engage people outside of your normal circles and bring people in to support your Groups.\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Working with local businesses","id":null,"url":"/volunteers/running-things-locally/local-media-and-member-communications/social-media-toolkit/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Social Media Toolkit","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"threeColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Work with your local businesses","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf you\u0027re looking for\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E new volunteers, support on a session, or sponsorship and fundraising, working with local businesses can help. Grow your community connections and link up with businesses near you.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Working with local businesses","id":null,"url":"/volunteers/growing-scouts/furthering-reach-toolkit/engaging-with-communities-and-people/working-with-local-businesses/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#ffb4e5","title":"Work with businesses","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Find local students","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIs your area full of adult students? Then bring them in!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents can bring new ideas, fresh perspectives and a new face for your young people.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Student recruitment","id":null,"url":"/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruit-more-volunteers/student-recruitment/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Recruit students","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Talk to new volunteers","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW138509972 BCX0\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW138509972 BCX0\u0022\u003EIf you can master those first conversations, you\u0027ll be able to give a \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW138509972 BCX0\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW138509972 BCX0\u0022\u003Enew\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW138509972 BCX0\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW138509972 BCX0\u0022\u003E volunteer a warm welcome an\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW138509972 BCX0\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW138509972 BCX0\u0022\u003Ed get them off to a great\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW138509972 BCX0\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW138509972 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW138509972 BCX0\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW138509972 BCX0\u0022\u003Estart\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW138509972 BCX0\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW138509972 BCX0\u0022\u003E on their\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW138509972 BCX0\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW138509972 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW138509972 BCX0\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW138509972 BCX0\u0022\u003Ejourney with Scouts.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Talking to new volunteers","id":null,"url":"/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruit-more-volunteers/adult-talks/talking-to-new-volunteers/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#ffb4e5","title":"First conversations","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":"","pageType":null,"location":null,"browserTitle":"","versionDate":"10 November 2025","reviewDate":"01/01/0001","redirectUrl":"","id":87821,"nodeName":"Recruit - District and County Teams","title":"Recruit - District and County Teams","type":"contentPage","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"District and County Team Recruitment","headerSubTitle":"District and County Teams keep things flowing, developing and growing in the District.","headerCta":"","headerCtaText":"","headerCtaLink":"","headerBackgroundColour":"ffb4e5","showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":[{"caption":"Use the recruitment cycle to increase your chances of success","title":"Follow the recruitment cycle","url":"/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruit-more-volunteers/the-recruitment-cycle/","newWindow":true},{"caption":"","title":"Sign up to a volunteer recruitment webinar","url":"/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruit-more-volunteers/volunteer-recruitment-webinars/","newWindow":true},{"caption":"","title":"Use our Social Media Toolkit","url":"/volunteers/running-things-locally/local-media-and-member-communications/social-media-toolkit/","newWindow":true}]},"subHeader":"","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC84NzgyMSJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/growing-scouts/recruit-more-volunteers/recruit-district-and-county-teams/"}