{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u2019s it all about?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe four step challenge is a gradual introduction to Scouts, for those who are interested in non-programme roles. 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-step 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\u003Cp\u003EYou can run a four-week challenge however you\u2019re meeting at the moment \u2013 it doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re coming together virtually or face-to-face.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStart by identifying someone in the team who\u2019ll support potential volunteers through the challenge, then check out the steps below to get started.\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\u003EThe four 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SCXW131875091\u0022\u003E volunteering and the possible roles/tasks available. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW131875091\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW131875091\u0022\u003EYou should give a brief outline of what each opportunity would involve, including flagging any learning requirements and being open about time commitments.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYou might want to ask about:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW131875091\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW131875091\u0022\u003EWhat made them curious about volunteering in the first place\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW131875091\u0022 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SCXW131875091\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW131875091\u0022\u003EHow much time can they give\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Step 1:\u00A0Have a chat"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW185805603\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW185805603\u0022\u003EOnce you\u2019ve found out what they want to do,\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW185805603\u0022\u003Eask someone in a similar role, perhaps from the wider group or local area, if they\u2019d be up for having a chat. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW185805603\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW185805603\u0022\u003EIt\u0027s always good to 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just chat through any questions.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW185805603\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW185805603\u0022\u003EThe chat should aim to\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW185805603\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW185805603\u0022\u003Egive the potential volunteer\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW185805603\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW185805603\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun  BCX0 SCXW185805603\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW185805603\u0022\u003Ea better 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