{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW189627569 BCX8\u0022\u003EWelcome Conversation Volunteers\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW135322476 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW90890334 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW90890334 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW90890334 BCX8\u0022\u003EWelcome Conversation Volunteers are key to helping new volunteers feel welcomed into Scouts. They attend the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/welcoming-volunteers/welcome-conversations/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Welcome Conversations\u0022\u003EWelcome Conversation\u003C/a\u003E alongside the new volunteer\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW90890334 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW90890334 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u2019\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW90890334 BCX8\u0022\u003Es Team Leader and support the conversation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW90890334 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW90890334 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW90890334 BCX8\u0022\u003EBy holding the same (or a very similar) role to the new volunteer, they offer relevant, relatable experience, giving the new volunteer an opportunity to ask questions to better understand their role and the support and learning available. This can help identify any potential issues or concerns the new volunteer may have early on, making sure they then get the right support from the start.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW90890334 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW90890334 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW90890334 BCX8\u0022\u003EAs the Welcome Conversation Volunteer is from a different unit/team to the new volunteer, they also bring an independent perspective, supporting our safer recruitment practices and give the new volunteer a chance to meet with, and potentially buddy up with, someone new from outside their team.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW203758936 BCX8\u0022\u003EWho can be a Welcome Conversation Volunteer\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW27245562 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW27245562 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW27245562 BCX8\u0022\u003EMost active volunteers in a Group, District or County/Area/Region team could become a Welcome Conversation Volunteer. If your only role is Trustee, you cannot take on this responsibility.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW27245562 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW27245562 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW27245562 BCX8\u0022\u003ESpeak to your Volunteering Development Team Leader or District or County/Area/Region Lead Volunteer if you think you\u2019d like to become a Welcome Conversation Volunteer, as they\u0027ll need to discuss this with you and agree that you\u2019re happy to take on these responsibilities. Once you have completed the required learning, and meet the criteria, they\u2019ll be able to give the accreditation.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW27245562 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW27245562 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW27245562 BCX8\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s important to note that you must have:\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW27245562 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW27245562 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW27245562 BCX8\u0022\u003EA full role\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW27245562 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW27245562 BCX8\u0022\u003EA valid criminal record check\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW266147161 BCX8\u0022\u003EIs this a good fit for you?\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW39915300 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW39915300 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW39915300 BCX8\u0022\u003EYou don\u2019t need to be an expert to support Welcome Conversations, just someone who enjoys meeting people and listening. This accreditation could suit you if you:\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW39915300 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW39915300 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW39915300 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW39915300 BCX8\u0022\u003EWant to help give new volunteers a positive start to their journey\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW39915300 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW39915300 BCX8\u0022\u003EAre looking for a different opportunity to contribute outside your usual team role\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW39915300 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW39915300 BCX8\u0022\u003EHave skills in recruitment or people-focused roles (either in Scouts or elsewhere)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW39915300 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW39915300 BCX8\u0022\u003EWould like to try something new and develop your own skills along the way\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW178928016 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ELearning and accreditations\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW140208255 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW140208255 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140208255 BCX8\u0022\u003ETo get started, you\u2019ll complete the digital learning called \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140208255 BCX8\u0022\u003EWelcome Conversation Learning on scouts.org.uk. If you\u0027ve already completed \u0027Leading Scout Volunteers\u0027 as part of any other role you hold, you don\u0027t need to do the learning.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW140208255 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW140208255 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW140208255 BCX8\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s made up of three videos and a few scenario-based questions, and most people finish it in 15 to 30 minutes. 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