{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EOur Volunteering Culture is a shared set of principles that outline how we behave, in line with our values. It guides and reminds us of our goal to help more young people gain skills for life.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s there to help volunteers thrive from the moment they join, giving them clear expectations of what it really means to be a volunteer in Scouts.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EOur Volunteering Culture: Being at our best\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA shared understanding for what we do and say as volunteers in Scouts, supporting each other, following our values and being at our best, while acting as role models for young people.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EWhy we volunteer\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs volunteers in Scouts, we\u2019re proud to help young people step up, speak up, dream big and gain the skills they need for life.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThanks to you, young people find their place in the world, learn to believe in themselves and make a difference to their communities and society. No matter your background or experience, where you\u2019re based, or which team you\u2019re in, your time and skills help young people gain skills for life.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBy working together, and living our values of integrity, respect, care, belief and cooperation, our aim is to have a positive, safe and rewarding experience as volunteers for a movement we truly believe in.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOur Culture is founded on \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/the-scout-promise/the-scout-law-and-values/\u0022 title=\u0022The Scout Law and Values\u0022\u003Eour Values\u003C/a\u003E. That means that as volunteers we think carefully about the impact of our words and actions, and behave as role models for our young people. Here are the behaviours that we expect from each other in Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EAs UK Scouts we\u0027ll:\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake Scouts a welcoming place, making sure everything we do and say is led by\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/the-scout-promise/the-scout-law-and-values/\u0022 title=\u0022The Scout Law and Values\u0022\u003Ethe Values of Scouting\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Eand\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/the-scout-promise/\u0022 title=\u0022The Scout Promise\u0022\u003Ethe Scout Promise\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECommit to \u003Ca href=\u0022/about-us/policy/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-policy/\u0022 title=\u0022Equality, diversity and inclusion policy\u0022\u003EEquity, Diversity and Inclusion\u003C/a\u003E in everything we do, making sure everybody has access to our activities and can thrive in Scouts\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESupport you to be part of positive teams that resolve issues with respect and integrity\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAcknowledge your personal motivation for volunteering and the skills you already have\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHelp you develop your own potential by offering learning opportunities to give you the confidence and the skills needed for your Scout role\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EListen to you and give you the space to share ideas and concerns so that we can improve our volunteer experience\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOffer meaningful, relevant, and flexible ways to volunteer, with clear guidance of what we\u2019ll require from you, and who you can ask for advice and support\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAccept your other commitments, that your availability may change and offer you volunteering options that\u2019ll suit you best\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHelp you understand Scouts better and the impact we make, so you can see how your contribution makes a difference\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo our best to overcome barriers to volunteering such as finance, accessibility and time\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EAs a volunteer in Scouts we\u2019ll trust you to:\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPromote a welcoming and inclusive environment where we treat everybody fairly and with respect, making sure our values are part of everything you say and do\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECommit to \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/\u0022 title=\u0022Equity, Diversity and Inclusion\u0022\u003Eequity, diversity and inclusion\u003C/a\u003E, accepting that people\u2019s beliefs, circumstances and motivations may be different to yours\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBe a great role model in the way you act, by following our values, purpose and policies, as well as the laws of the country you\u2019re volunteering in\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECommunicate openly and respectfully, whether verbally, in writing or online\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBe open and honest with your team about your time commitments and let them know if things change\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEnjoy yourself and have fun while volunteering\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDevelop yourself by engaging in learning and new opportunities depending on what you and your team needs\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPromptly complete any learning required to ensure you have the skills for your role\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EThis means that together, we\u2019ll do our best to:\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EKnow what we expect from each other\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EListen to and respect everybody\u2019s ideas and concerns\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFeel proud to contribute to and be part of a truly \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/\u0022 title=\u0022Equity, Diversity and Inclusion\u0022\u003Eequitable, diverse and inclusive\u003C/a\u003E movement\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERecognise and celebrate all volunteers for their contributions, no matter how long they volunteer for or the amount of time they give\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure volunteering has a positive impact on your wellbeing and that you get the support you need\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EContribute to an 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We bring Our Volunteering Culture to life in the way we behave towards each other: in what we do, what we say and how we say it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis includes challenging behaviour that doesn\u2019t align with what we believe. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBy clearly spelling out the behaviours we expect from one another, we have a shared understanding that makes it easier for us all to work together.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd UK Scouts means every team at every level of our organisation - Section, Group, District, County, Region, Nation and HQ. 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