{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0027s important to establish the capacity in which an international volunteer (someone who is not a member of \u0027The Scout Association\u0027 (TSA)) is attending a Scout event within the territory of TSA.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis process applies where the international volunteer is participating in a TSA event.\u00A0 For example, as an international volunteer at a TSA international camp or a joint camp with a UK Scout Troop.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis process is not applicable where the international volunteer is leading young people from their own National Scout Organisation (NSO) only and not participating in a wider TSA event.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EVetting volunteers from overseas\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EInternational volunteers are not able to complete our usual vetting process due to the fact that they do not live in the UK. In order to attend a Scout activity within TSA, an international volunteer must be a member of a NSO which is part of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM) or part of a Member Organisation which is part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) if the event is open to both Scouts and Guides.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo ensure young people are safe from harm and for a valuable experience for everyone involved, when planning to welcome an international volunteer to a Scout activity within TSA you should:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGet confirmation in writing from their NSO\u0027s International Commissioner that the international volunteer is a full member of a WOSM-affiliated NSO and has fulfilled the appointment, training and vetting requirements in line with the safe from harm policies of the NSO.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe NSO should confirm that there is no reason they should not attend the event.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETheir participation in your camp or event can only be confirmed once you have this.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EContact details for National Scout Organisations in other countries can be found in the\u202F\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://directory.scout.org/contacts\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022World Scouting Directory\u0022\u003EWorld Scouting Directory\u003C/a\u003E, by contacting your County Leadership Team, or by contacting the Scout Support Centre. Contact details for Member Organisations in Girlguiding can be found in the\u202F\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.wagggs.org/en/our-world/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Our World (WAGGGS)\u0022\u003EWAGGGS directory\u003C/a\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EInternational volunteers who have not been through the above process should be supervised at all times when visiting a Scout activity within TSA.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ETraining for international volunteers\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EBefore they arrive at a TSA event\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to being up-to-date with training requirements in their home country NSO, international volunteers must also complete\u202F\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://learn.scout.org/resource/sfh-1-safe-harm-essential-learnings\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Safe from Harm Essential Learnings\u0022\u003EWOSM Safe from Harm training\u003C/a\u003E\u202Ffor volunteers. This is available in the working languages of WOSM. International volunteers should be able to demonstrate their completion of this training by showing their certificate or by providing an endorsement from their NSO stating that they have completed a WOSM Safe from Harm check.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPrior to and on arrival in the UK, provide all international volunteers with:\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA copy of the\u202F\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safeguarding-code-of-conduct-for-adults-yellow-card/\u0022 title=\u0022Safeguarding Code of Conduct for Adults - Yellow Card\u0022\u003EYellow Card Safeguarding Code of Conduct for Adults\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA copy of the\u202F\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safe-scouting-what-to-do-in-an-emergency/\u0022 title=\u0022Safe Scouting and Emergency Procedures\u0022\u003EPurple Card Safe Scouting\u003C/a\u003E\u202Fand what to do in an emergency.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA copy of the\u202F\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/scouting-and-alcohol/\u0022 title=\u0022Scouting and alcohol\u0022\u003EGreen Card Scouting and Alcohol Checklist\u003C/a\u003E\u202Ffor Adults.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf international volunteers plan to bring their own child(ren) under the age of 18 to a TSA activity, arrangements for their care and supervision while at the event must be agreed in advance with the event organiser(s).\u00A0 Consideration should be given to the impact on ratios and clear agreement is required about the primary role of the parent or carer of the child(ren) at the event, including arrangements if they are unwell or incapacitated and unable to undertake their parental responsibilities.\u00A0 Expectations of adult supervision for children vary worldwide, so it\u0027s important to discuss this before agreeing to allow children to accompany their parents.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EAfter they arrive at a TSA event\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EProvide an event-specific briefing or training, which should include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEmergency procedures for the event\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe Safeguarding Code of Conduct for Adults (Yellow Card)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA discussion about the culture of volunteering with children within TSA. It should be made clear to international volunteers that while they are in the UK, TSA policies and UK legislation supersede any child protection or safe from harm processes their home nation follows and that where breaches of policy may constitute a criminal offence, UK Police will be informed.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor non-English speakers, interpreters should be used to ensure understanding.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor further advice and guidance on welcoming and supporting international Scout volunteers to join camps and events in the UK, please contact\u202F\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022mailto:support@scouts.org.uk\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Contact support centre\u0022\u003Esupport@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERead about \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safeguarding-in-the-programme/safeguarding-at-large-scale-uk-based-scout-events/\u0022\u003Esafeguarding at UK-based large scale events\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":"Read more about ensuring safeguarding when inviting Scouts from overseas to attend your activities with young people in the UK.","pageType":null,"location":null,"browserTitle":"","versionDate":"12 February 2025","reviewDate":"01/01/0001","redirectUrl":"","id":84624,"nodeName":"Supporting international volunteers with safeguarding","title":"Supporting international volunteers with safeguarding","type":"contentPage","image":{"url":"/media/12108/fdl-hp.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dab8e1b20252a0","caption":"Scouts purple logo","type":"jpg","size":93039,"width":1268,"height":664,"altText":"An image of a purple background showing the white Scouts logo"},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Supporting international volunteers with safeguarding","headerSubTitle":"Read more about ensuring safeguarding when inviting adult Scout colleagues from overseas to attend Scout activities with TSA youth members","headerCta":"","headerCtaText":"","headerCtaLink":"","headerBackgroundColour":"ffe627","showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":[]},"subHeader":"Read more about ensuring safeguarding when inviting Scouts from overseas to attend your activities with young people in the UK.","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC84NDYyNCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safeguarding-in-the-programme/supporting-international-volunteers-with-safeguarding/"}