{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EResources to talk to young people about war, conflict, peace and welcoming refugees\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThese resources have been provided by British Red Cross and Save The Children.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"cards":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EOur guide and activities for \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/global-scouting/international-crises/support-for-volunteers/using-scout-values-to-discuss-global-issues-and-conflict/#\u0022 title=\u0022Using Scout Values to discuss global issues and conflict\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003Ediscussing global issues and conflict\u003C/a\u003E with young people.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Using Scout values to discuss global issues and conflict","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":null,"gtmId":null,"gtmClass":null},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EA \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/vwwecg12/dialogue_for_peace_manual.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Dialogue For Peace Manual\u0022\u003Edialogue guide\u003C/a\u003E created by World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID).\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Building Bridges, a guide for dialogue ambassadors","image":null,"imageFocus":"Centre","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"Centre","gridType":null,"gtmId":null,"gtmClass":null}],"gridType":"cardStack","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"cards":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDiscover \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/blogs/2022/how-to-talk-to-children-about-the-climate-crisis\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Save the Children UK - How to talk to children about the climate crisis\u0022\u003Ehow to talk to children about the Climate Crisis with Save The Children\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Talking about climate change and the climate crisis","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":null,"gtmId":null,"gtmClass":null},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ELearn about \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/how-to-talk-about-conflict-impartially\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022British Red Cross - How to talk to children and young people about conflict\u0022\u003Ehow to talk about conflict impartiality, supported by the British Red Cross.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Advice on talking about conflict with young people","image":null,"imageFocus":"Centre","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"Centre","gridType":null,"gtmId":null,"gtmClass":null}],"gridType":"cardStack","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"cards":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ETake a look at advice for \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.redcross.org.uk/-/media/documents/get-involved/teaching-resources/teacher-briefing---supporting-refugees-in-your-school.docx\u0022 title=\u0022British red cross - supporting refugees in your school\u0022\u003Esupporting refugees in your group, with guidance from British Red Cross.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Advice for supporting refugees in your group","image":null,"imageFocus":"Centre","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"Centre","gridType":null,"gtmId":null,"gtmClass":null},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFind out about how to run some \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/wellbeing-activities-being-kind-to-yourself\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Wellbeing activities: being kind to yourself\u0022\u003Ewellbeing sessions with British Red Cross.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Sessions to explore and support mental wellbeing","image":null,"imageFocus":"Centre","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"Centre","gridType":null,"gtmId":null,"gtmClass":null}],"gridType":"cardStack","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/18328/cub-making-heart.jpg","width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"A Cub in a green jumper and necker looks at the camera while making a heart shape with their hands.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EHelping others through Scouts, including donations\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EPeople often collect donations of essential items, such as clothes, food and bedding, and send them to the affected area. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EHowever, collecting supplies, such as blankets, requires individuals and organisations to clean and sort through lots of items. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThey then need to transport them hundreds of miles, which can be very costly.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThere are other ways you can help that are more cost-effective, sustainable and often more helpful.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf you do want to donate some items to local community groups, it\u2019s advised that you check with them first if they\u0027re still accepting donations. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf they are, find out which items are most needed.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Donating the essential items"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019re raising money as part of your weekly programme, don\u0027t forget to have a look at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/scouts/activity-badges/fundraising/\u0022 title=\u0022Scouts Fundraising Activity Badge\u0022\u003EScouts Fundraising\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/explorers/activity-badges/fundraising/\u0022 title=\u0022Explorers Fundraising Activity Badge\u0022\u003EExplorers Fundraising\u003C/a\u003E Activity Badges.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Fundraising as part of your programme"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOne of the best ways you can help people experiencing crises is by donating money to a trustworthy organisation, such as the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.dec.org.uk/who-we-are\u0022 title=\u0022Disasters emergency committee\u0022\u003EDisasters Emergency Committee\u003C/a\u003E (DEC). The DEC bring together 15 leading UK aid charities to raise funds quickly and efficiently at times of crisis oversees.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThey\u0027ll distribute your donation locally in the most effective way to the people who need it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf you\u0027ve the means to donate money, or fundraise within your community, this by far the quickest, safest and most direct way to help people.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Where you can donate money"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ETips on supporting everyone in your group, including refugees and asylum seekers\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAs a group, you could work together to plan how you can make new starters in your group feel welcome. You should think about how you can spread the word that everyone is welcome at Scouts, and if there is anything you can do to remove any real or perceived barriers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPeople from different countries may not be aware of Scouts. You could hold an open day to reach out to people and help them to understand more about what we do.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERemember to signpost people to another local group if you\u2019re full.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou might want to use our\u0026nbsp;\u2018\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/welcome-new-arrivals/\u0022\u003EWelcome new arrivals\u003C/a\u003E\u2019 activity to look at how to make your group as welcoming as it can be for refugees and displaced children.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou could also start by exploring various aspects of identity and how we all have lots in common with our \u2018\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/someone-like-me\u0022\u003ESomeone like me\u2019\u003C/a\u003E activity.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt may be a suitable time to explore the global elements of the programme, such as the International activity badges and Community Impact Staged Badge.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Welcoming refugees or asylum seekers to your group"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAs stated in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/3-membership/\u0022\u003EPOR rule 3.1\u003C/a\u003E, anyone living in the United Kingdom and its Crown Dependencies (including the Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Gibraltar) who are prepared to follow The Scout Association\u0027s principles by making the Promise may become members the Scout movement (subject to the eligibility Rules contained within Policy, Organisation and Rules).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAsylum seekers and refugees are allowed to volunteer in the UK.\u0026nbsp;Take a look at our guidance on \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/criminal-record-checks/supporting-asylum-seekers-and-refugees-with-criminal-record-checks/\u0022 title=\u0022Supporting asylum seekers and refugees to volunteer with us\u0022\u003Esupporting asylum seekers and refugees to volunteer with us\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Membership for refugees and asylum seekers"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf a young person\u0027s coming from a country going through a conflict or emergency and wanting to join your group, depending on your group\u2019s section numbers, ratios and capacity of your meeting place, it\u0027s a local decision whether they can join straight away or if they\u0027re added onto your group\u2019s waiting list.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Waiting lists"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYou could set up a donation system for spare uniform to give to new starters.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Sourcing uniform"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EScouts HQ doesn\u2019t currently have any grants or funds available to subsidise memberships for refugees or displaced people.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDecisions to waive or fund subscription fees are made at a local level, so contact your District Lead Volunteer if you\u0027ve any young people that need additional support.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIt\u2019s important to recognise that asylum seekers often have a low income due to their circumstances (which might include not being permitted to work), therefore you should also be aware of financial limitations. With that in mind, you can proactively explore ways to reduce volunteering costs, such as waiving membership fees and offering expenses.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Funding and grants"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAt Scouts, we welcome people from all backgrounds to join us, as\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E each individual can often bring with them their own unique skill sets that everyone at Scouts can benefit from.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDiscover more about\u00A0\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/recruiting-and-managing-volunteers/appointing/supporting-asylum-seekers-and-refugees-to-volunteer-with-us/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Supporting asylum seekers and refugees to volunteer with us\u0022\u003Esupporting asylum seekers and refugees to volunteer\u003C/a\u003E with us.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Supporting refugees and asylum seekers to volunteer"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EBefore the first meeting, you should start by having a sensitive chat with the young person and who they live with, or with the new adult volunteers. You might want to find out a little about them, as well as find out about how you can help them settle in. For example, you could find out if they\u2019ve been involved with Scouts outside the UK.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe person, or the people who they live with, will be a valuable source of information about the young person\u0027s needs. They\u2019ll be able to share anything that\u2019s worked well at school or home to help them settle in.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a group, you could learn some keywords and phrases from the new starters\u2019 first language, if different to your own, and then you can use these to communicate with the whole group.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Settling into Scouts and getting to know new starters"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s important to remember that some young people and adults coming from countries in conflict may have experienced bereavement.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can look at our guidance on\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/supporting-life-issues-and-young-people/\u0022\u003Esupporting life issues and young people\u003C/a\u003E, which includes guidance around both bereavement and mental health.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Bereavement, grief and mental health"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen making conversation, it might be OK to speak to someone about their home country and what they find different in the UK, but they might not want to talk about the reasons why they fled. This might be a personal and painful experience they might not want to share.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Be sensitive"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ERemember, that for many people arriving in the UK, English or Welsh might not be their first language. Many may not know any English or Welsh at all when they first arrive.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s important to remain inclusive with the different languages that may be spoken in your meetings. This may require you to learn words and phrases from another language You may also need to offer translated print-outs, forms or key safety information in different languages. You may also need to have an interpreter attend sessions and events.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou should think about how you give instructions, and remember to think about any language barriers to make sure that everyone understands how to stay safe when you\u2019re\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022\u003Erisk assessing your activities\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou could choose to use a visual timetable or have visual cards available to help the young person interact with, participate in and understand the meeting. You may also want to translate some of your resources into their first language.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a group, you could learn some keywords and phrases from the new starters\u2019 first language, if different to your own, and teach these to other volunteers and young people, as well as use them to communicate with the group as a whole.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u0027ve put together some instructions on how to use the built-in translation tools for the most major internet browsers. We\u2019ve also created downloads for some popular translation apps. Take a look at our \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/international-crises/support-for-leaders/translation-guidance/\u0022\u003Etranslation guidance\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Translation and language barriers"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ETo avoid miscommunications, try to be as clear as possible about everything, and explain things in detail. Remember that something that might be obvious to you, might not be obvious to someone coming from another cultural background.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBe mindful that using acronyms might be a barrier for people who have English as their second language or are unfamiliar with Scouts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESay what you actually mean and avoid sarcasm or sayings. Again, sayings or sarcasm might be a barrier for people who have English as their second language.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Be clear, avoid sarcasm or acronyms, and explain in detail"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ETry not to make assumptions about what an asylum seeker or refugee will think, understand, or know about any given situation. What we think we know may be based on inaccurate, cultural stereotyping and may cause barriers for them feeling accepted and welcome into Scouts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Avoid assumptions "},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYou may need to write additional considerations into your risk assessments to make sure instructions are accessible and clear. You may need to translate instructions through a programme, such as Google Translate, to minimise miscommunication and risk.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Adjusting risk assessments"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EBefore the person starts, you should share what you\u2019ve got coming up in your programme.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou could try to find out if there\u2019s anything that might cause them distress after what they may have experienced, such as war or evacuation.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou should think about if there are any activities you need to tweak or hold off on for a while.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPeople might find certain activities difficult, such as loud noises, fire alarms, campfires or hiding games.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPeople may also find certain days of the year difficult too, such as Father\u2019s Day and Mother\u2019s Day.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Adjusting the programme and being conscious of certain activities"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYou could plan in some activities that are really visual and easy-to-follow. You could try out \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities?name=easygames\u0022\u003Eeasy or simpler games\u003C/a\u003E from our activity finder, too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThink of easy-to-understand ways to explain what usually happens when the group meets. You may want to have visual aids or cards.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThink about how you\u2019ll help people understand how to do an activity or the rules of a game. You might also choose to demonstrate activities, giving people a chance to learn by watching others, or ask people to work in pairs to support each other.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERemember to think about any language barriers to make sure that everyone understands how to stay safe. This should be included when you\u2019re \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022\u003Erisk assessing your activities\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Understanding how to explain games or activities"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ERemember to be realistic with the activities you run. Your programme should be fun, challenging and engaging for young people. Remember that this can look different for different people. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf the young person has been involved in Scouts outside the UK, you could think about planning in some traditional Scout activities that they\u2019re likely to be familiar with.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou could ask if there are any familiar games or activities they\u2019d like to do or that they might know, such as from school. If you don\u2019t get chance to chat about this, you could always do a bit of research yourself into activities and games from their home country.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPeople could \u2018\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/game-share/\u0022\u003EShare their favourite game\u003C/a\u003E\u2019. This might give the new arrival opportunity to share and take part in a familiar game, or you could also find some games that are played in different countries too.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhy not plan a campfire and include some nonsense-word repeat-after-me \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/sing-some-campfire-songs/\u0022 title=\u0022Sing some campfire songs\u0022\u003Ecampfire songs\u003C/a\u003E, that everyone can get involved with? Remember, you can create a fire-free \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/fire-free-campfire/\u0022 title=\u0022Fire-free campfire\u0022\u003Eindoor campfire\u003C/a\u003E with fairy lights.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf everyone is comfortable, you could explore the similarities and differences between Scouts in the UK and Scouts in the person\u2019s home country.\u0026nbsp;You might want to find out what they wear, their names for different groups and what their Scout Promise is.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou could start with you could \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/create-origami-scout-uniforms/\u0022 title=\u0022Create origami Scout uniforms\u0022\u003ECreate origami Scout uniforms,\u003C/a\u003E exploring uniforms in different countries. 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