{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBeing a DofE Expedition Assessor is an excellent way to get involved as a volunteer. You\u2019ll be able to help young people on their awards journey, while also getting into the outdoors yourself. Expeditions form stories that young people will tell for the rest of their lives and you can play a key role in enabling those stories to be written.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFollow the steps below to get involved. There\u2019s guidance on how to take part for those just getting started and further support for those who have assessed for many years already. You\u2019ll find details of the steps needed to become an assessor, including the support that we\u0027re able to offer to members through our National DofE Team \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eas well as information on the affiliation and reaffiliation processes.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.scot/what-we-do/badges-awards/duke-of-edinburghs-award/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EScouts Scotland\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scoutsni.org/contact\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENorthern Ireland\u003C/a\u003E have a different process so please get in touch with your relevant country office to complete your affiliation. \u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027;\u0022\u003EHold a full Scout adult volunteer role:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022apple-converted-space\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027;\u0022\u003EThis means you\u2019re more than an Non Member Disclosure, and includes needing a disclosure check, \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/learning/growing-roots/\u0022 title=\u0022Growing Roots\u0022\u003EGrowing Roots\u003C/a\u003E training and mandatory ongoing learning.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022color: #404040; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; box-sizing: border-box;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\u0022box-sizing: border-box;\u0022\u003EeDofE account and role:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022apple-converted-space\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027;\u0022\u003E You need an eDofE account with a Leader role account if you are supporting young people, otherwise a Helper role account. Your County/Area DofE Lead will be able to help.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022color: #404040; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; box-sizing: border-box;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022box-sizing: border-box;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\u0022box-sizing: border-box;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027;\u0022\u003EComplete the Expedition Supervisor and Assessor Training pathway (EAS):\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027;\u0022\u003E You can enrol at \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/learning\u0022 title=\u0022DofE Learning for Adult Volunteers\u0022\u003EDofE Learning for Adult Volunteers\u003C/a\u003E Starting from the date you finish, you\u2019ll have two years to become accredited.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022color: #404040; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; box-sizing: border-box;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\u0022box-sizing: border-box;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027;\u0022\u003ERegister (Affiliate) to assess with Scouts:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022apple-converted-space\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027;\u0022\u003EThis makes sure you have the right experience for the mode of travel you\u2019ll be assessing. While the supervisor is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the team, the assessor needs to provide advice to the group and assess the team safely. See section below for more on this.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022color: #404040; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; box-sizing: border-box;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\u0022box-sizing: border-box;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027;\u0022\u003EComplete the remaining steps on eDofE: \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027;\u0022\u003EThis includes the EAS knowledge check and assessor directory preferences. Please see this \u003Ca style=\u0022box-sizing: border-box;\u0022 href=\u0022https://help.edofe.org/hc/en-gb/articles/360004368798-Assessor-Accreditation-Process\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022box-sizing: border-box;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022color: #0061ce; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\u0022\u003EeDofE help page\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;if you\u2019d like more information.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022color: #404040; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; box-sizing: border-box;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\u0022box-sizing: border-box;\u0022\u003ELog in to your eDofE account:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022apple-converted-space\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027;\u0022\u003Eadd a photo, preferred modes of travel, qualifications, experience and technical declaration.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022color: #404040; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; box-sizing: border-box;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\u0022box-sizing: border-box;\u0022\u003ERequest accreditation:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022apple-converted-space\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027;\u0022\u003E\u003Ca style=\u0022box-sizing: border-box;\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://help.edofe.org/hc/en-gb/articles/360003224717-How-does-an-assessor-request-accreditation-\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Efollow the steps for accreditation\u0026nbsp;\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022color: rgb(64, 64, 64); box-sizing: border-box;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027;\u0022\u003EIf you have any questions please email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:dofe@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003Edofe@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Steps to becoming an Expedition Assessor with Scouts"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf you hold a relevant \u003Cstrong\u003EScout Adventurous Activity Permit\u003C/strong\u003E we will verify this on your Scouts Membership System account. If you have a \u003Cstrong\u003ENational Governing Body (NGB) \u003C/strong\u003Equalification, for example you\u2019re a Lowland Leader, Mountain Leader or Canoe Coach, you can complete the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.cognitoforms.com/TheScoutAssociation/ScoutsDofEAssessorAffiliation\u0022 title=\u0022Assessor Affiliation Request\u0022\u003EAssessor Affiliation Request\u003C/a\u003E yourself and upload a copy of your NGB Certificate via this form.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf you\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Edon\u2019t hold a relevant permit or qualification \u003C/strong\u003Ebut\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C/strong\u003Ehave the\u00A0\u003Cstrong\u003Erelevant experience in the terrain you will be assessing in,\u003C/strong\u003E contact your DofE Lead and discuss your experience, either face to face or virtually. Your DofE Lead can then complete the Assessor Affiliation Request form on your behalf and include their\u00A0\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/D28WKJbskd\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDofE Lead Endorsement form\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf you\u2019re not sure about who your DofE Lead is, please complete the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.cognitoforms.com/TheScoutAssociation/ScoutsDofEAssessorAffiliation\u0022 title=\u0022Assessor Affiliation Request\u0022\u003EAssessor Affiliation Request form\u003C/a\u003E form, leaving the DofE Lead section blank and HQ will ask your DofE Lead to get in touch with you.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHQ will complete your affiliation to Scouts. If you are not already accredited to assess DofE via another organisation, HQ will contact you asking you to request accreditation along with guidance on how to do this. Your affiliation will remain valid for 5 years, after which you will be prompted to re-affiliate via automated emails from the DofE.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you have any questions please email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:dofe@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003Edofe@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","label":"New expedition assessors \u2013 registering to assess with Scouts"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EEvery 5 years assessors need to renew their affiliation to Scouts and their accreditation to assess the award with DofE using the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://help.edofe.org/hc/en-gb/articles/360004368798-Assessor-Accreditation-Process\u0022\u003EeDofE process\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERenewing your affiliation and accreditation\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe DofE send assessors automated emails 6 and 3 months before your accreditation is due to expire to remind you to request re accreditation. Once you re accredit HQ will be able to re approve your affiliation to Scouts bringing both expiry dates in line and another 5 years until they next expire.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERenewing when your affiliation and accreditation date has expired\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf both dates have expired assessors need to submit the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.cognitoforms.com/TheScoutAssociation/ScoutsDofEAssessorAffiliation\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAssessor Affiliation form\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen renewing your affiliation to Scouts HQ will check the assessor still meets the requirements needed to assess including checking if you hold a relevant \u003Cstrong\u003EScout Adventurous Activity Permit\u003C/strong\u003E or a \u003Cstrong\u003ENational Governing Body (NGB) \u003C/strong\u003Equalification, for example you\u2019re a Lowland Leader, Mountain Leader or Canoe Coach. If you don\u0027t hold any of these HQ will contact you for a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/D28WKJbskd\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDofE Lead Endorsement form\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe assessor and the County DofE Lead will be notified when the affiliation has been approved.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf your affiliation has expired for more than 2 years you will need to undergo some DofE training to ensure your knowledge is up to date.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAssessor Teams\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDofE assessors will often be a part of an assessor team in your county, area or region. The County DofE Lead for your area will be notified of expeditions. They will check the assessor is either approved to assess that expedition, or works with someone who has the relevant technical competence.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you have any questions please email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:dofe@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003Edofe@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Existing assessors renewing your affiliation with Scouts"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EAdditional guidance for DofE Leads in England and Wales\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDofE Leads are the local contact for those volunteering as DofE assessors in Scouting. DofE Leads can also complete affiliation and reaffiliation forms on behalf of members. While local practices may differ, here\u2019s some guidance on getting started.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou\u2019ll support leaders who\u2019d like to become assessors by helping them access their training and answering any questions they may have.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou\u2019ll keep a list of assessors within your area. As soon as new assessors become affiliated, DofE Leads will be notified. Your lists of county assessors can be sent to you by emailing: \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022mailto:dofe@scouts.org.uk\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Edofe@scouts.org.uk\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou\u2019ll support groups in finding new and suitable assessors.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou\u2019ll make sure all DofE expeditions are registered and the allocated assessor is well-trained to evaluate the expedition.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf new assessors don\u2019t hold a permit or qualifications, you\u0027ll meet them to make sure they have the right experience to assess the expedition.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou may seek funding from the County to invest in DofE Assessors, in order to get permits and qualifications for supporting future expeditions and other areas of adventurous activity.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Responsibilities of the DofE Lead"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETo become an assessor, they will need to \u003Cstrong\u003Ehold a full adult volunteer role,\u003C/strong\u003E which includes a criminal record check and package of learning. You could help them find a role within the county/area or district. Whichever role they are appointed to, it will need to include a criminal record check, Growing Roots and mandatory ongoing learning.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Assessors without another Scouting role"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAssessors who have a \u003Cstrong\u003EScout activity permit\u003C/strong\u003E or \u003Cstrong\u003ENational Governing Body \u003C/strong\u003Equalification (for example, they\u2019re a Lowland leader, Mountain Leader or Canoe Coach) will be able to fill in the Assessor Affiliation Form themselves. Once they are affiliated, County DofE Leads will be notified so they can update their records.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAssessors without permits will contact their County DofE Leads to endorse their experience. It\u2019s important that County DofE Leads, who aren\u2019t already familiar with the individual\u2019s experience, arrange to meet the assessor either virtually or face-to-face. This is so the County DofE Lead can confirm their experience.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf the County DofE Lead feels they don\u2019t have the required skills to make this endorsement, they can ask an Activity Permit Assessor to review the assessors experience and suitability for the assessor role, on their behalf.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe Activity Permit scheme is a great basis to assess their skills. You can find out more about each activity \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance/\u0022 title=\u0022here\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOn the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-0KGeT3N9EqWt8YapC6clEvDk56s2LxCjrtbakSkRp1UNFkwS0M4WEFCODhaSVROSFNFSkdPSldIRy4u\u0026amp;route=shorturlt-form.docx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?id=-0KGeT3N9EqWt8YapC6clEvDk56s2LxCjrtbakSkRp1UNFkwS0M4WEFCODhaSVROSFNFSkdPSldIRy4u\u0026amp;route=shorturlt-form.docx\u0022\u003EAssessor Endorsement form\u003C/a\u003E we\u2019ll ask you to confirm which walking terrains or type of land/water activities you\u0027re happy for them to assess. Please read the form before the meeting takes place, and following the meeting make a note of the reasons why you think they can assess in the modes of travel you\u2019ve stated, for example: \u201C\u003Cem\u003EJoe has 20 years\u2019 experience of hillwalking in the Lake District and Scotland\u201D \u003C/em\u003Eor\u003Cem\u003E \u201CJane has recently led a group cycling tour from Lands\u2019 End to John O\u2019Groats\u201D.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAll assessors must be experienced in their mode of travel and be able to assess their group. They\u2019re only responsible for their own safety, so we need to be sure they can operate safely and responsibly in the terrain and environment they would be assessing in.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn most circumstances it should not be necessary for applicants to show their experience in a practical assessment.\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C/strong\u003EWe recommend that at the end of the meeting, the County DofE Lead submits both forms on behalf of the applicant.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHQ will let both the applicant and the County DofE Lead know when their affiliation has been successful. We also suggest the County DofE Lead record their details (in line with GDPR) and note down when their affiliation is due to be renewed. This will be 5 years from the date of their approval.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://help.edofe.org/hc/en-gb/articles/360003224717-How-does-an-assessor-request-accreditation-\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAfter affiliation, they will need to complete further steps to become accredited/re-accredited.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"New Expedition Assessors \u2013 registering to assess with The Scouts"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEach assessor with Scouts needs to renew their DofE Assessor registration every 5 years, which they can do easily by filling in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.cognitoforms.com/TheScoutAssociation/ScoutsDofEAssessorAffiliation\u0022 title=\u0022DofE Assessor Affiliation Form\u0022\u003EDofE Assessor Affiliation Form\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAssessors who have a relevant \u003Cstrong\u003EScout Adventurous Activity Permit\u003C/strong\u003E or \u003Cstrong\u003ENational Governing Body\u003C/strong\u003E qualification (for example a Lowland leader, Mountain Leader or Canoe Coach) will be able to fill in the Assessor Affiliation Form themselves. Once they are re affiliated, DofE Leads will be notified so they can update their records.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHQ will contact DofE Leads for Assessors without\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EScout Adventurous Activity Permit\u003C/strong\u003E or \u003Cstrong\u003ENational Governing Body\u003C/strong\u003E qualification and request that they submit a new DofE Lead Assessor Endorsement Form. If you feel it necessary, you may choose to contact the assessor to discuss their recent experience before submitting the form. Scout HQ will match the Assessor Endorsement Form and the Assessor Affiliation Form.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf their affiliation has lapsed for more than 2 years they will need the relevant \u003Cstrong\u003EScout Adventurous Activity Permit\u003C/strong\u003E or \u003Cstrong\u003ENational Governing Body\u003C/strong\u003E qualification or a DofE Lead Assessor Endorsement Form from you as DofE Lead\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EScouts HQ will notify you when an assessor has completed the form to be affiliated to Scouts.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe\u2019ll let the assessor and the County DofE Lead know when the affiliation has been renewed. 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