{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EAdvice for adult volunteers\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s a good idea for adult volunteers to meet regularly as it helps you to build relationships, organise joint activities and plan young people\u2019s move from one section to another.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJoint activities that groups run together help members of both sections get to know each other and feel comfortable with others outside the section they\u2019re currently in.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf a young person\u2019s moving to a different area, you can point them towards the\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003Egroup finder found our homepage.\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003EThey can use this to get in touch with a group in their new area.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Links between sections"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIt can help to plan ahead and welcome new Cubs in small groups so they\u2019re not the only new face in the room. The flexibility in the age ranges is there to support this. Beavers can move up between ages \u003Cspan\u003E7\u00BD and 8\u00BD.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://shop.scouts.org.uk/leaders/cub-scouts-activity-log-book#selection.size=One%20Size\u0026amp;selection.color=NULL#selection.size=One%20Size\u0026amp;selection.color=NULL\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Cub logbook on Scout Store website\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#selection.size=One%20Size\u0026amp;selection.color=NULL\u0022\u003ECub logbook\u003C/a\u003E, available from Scout Store, is a useful tool to help young people feel connected and comfortable with their new Pack. It explains who Cubs are and what they do, and has space to add info about their Pack.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EConsider arranging to meet the new Cubs with their parents or carers before the meeting to introduce yourself. You could tell them the plan for their first meeting. Explaining \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/cubs/being-a-cub/who-are-cubs/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Who are Cubs?\u0022\u003Ewho Cubs are\u003C/a\u003E can help new members feel at ease.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhy not play a \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities?category=Game\u0026amp;section=Cubs?category=Game\u0026amp;section=Cubs\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Cub games on the Activity Finder\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?category=Game\u0026amp;section=Cubs?category=Game\u0026amp;section=Cubs\u0022\u003Equick game or two\u003C/a\u003E to help new Cubs forget their nerves and meet their new friends?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETry to get your current Cubs involved in supporting new members. This\u0027s a great task for older Cubs or \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/running-a-cub-pack/being-a-cub-leader/helping-cubs-take-the-lead/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Helping Cubs take the lead\u0022\u003ESixers,\u003C/a\u003E and helps then towards their \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/cubs/awards/team-leader/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Team Leader\u0022\u003ETeam Leader Challenge Award\u003C/a\u003E too. 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Cubs can move up to Scouts anytime between age 10 \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eand 11. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis core flexibility in the age ranges means that young people could move up with a small group of friends, which may help them feel more comfortable. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EExtra flexibility is sometimes needed to support young people with additional needs. 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