1) Do I really have the skills 3rd Codnor needs?
Of course you do, you don't have to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls to get involved with Scouting. Do you have first aid knowledge? Are you good with numbers? Handy in the kitchen? Or are you a DIY whizz? We all have useful skills and you can volunteer and help in many ways.
2) What if I don't have that much spare time?
Volunteering with us is fun, easy and flexible - how much time you give is completely up to you. Whether you help out once a fortnight, month, term, special event, at the weekends, at the camps there is bound to be a role you can play, and no matter how you get involved, we'll ensure you're properly trained and supported. We've just moved into a brand new Scout hut and there are often lots of odd jobs that people can do, whether it be a lick of paint here or creating storage spaces there volunteers can always lend a hand.
3) What will I get from volunteering?
As well as gaining externally recognised skills and having a brilliant time, Scouting also offers the chance to build on personal skills, like teamwork, confidence and leadership. A study found that over 90% of our volunteers believe that the skills and experiences they have gained through Scouting have been of relevance to their working or personal lives.
4) My child is in 3rd Codnor Scout Group - is there anything I could do to help?
The short answer is yes. Many of our helpers and leaders are parents, or previous parents of our youth members because they’ve seen firsthand how Scouting benefits young people and want to give something back. It’s also a chance to spend more time with your children and learn new skills. Contact us to discuss how you might become involved.
5) Are there any age restrictions on helping out?
As long as you're over 18, you can help out as an adult volunteer in Scouting. There is no upper age limit for adult volunteers. If you are aged between 14 to 18, there is the option of becoming a Young Leader.
We are obviously a charitable organisation and we are run solely by volunteers, if you have a little spare time and would love to get involved then Contact Us to find out how you can help, if you'd prefer to get involved without spending time then head over to our Donate.
Of course you do, you don't have to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls to get involved with Scouting. Do you have first aid knowledge? Are you good with numbers? Handy in the kitchen? Or are you a DIY whizz? We all have useful skills and you can volunteer and help in many ways.
2) What if I don't have that much spare time?
Volunteering with us is fun, easy and flexible - how much time you give is completely up to you. Whether you help out once a fortnight, month, term, special event, at the weekends, at the camps there is bound to be a role you can play, and no matter how you get involved, we'll ensure you're properly trained and supported. We've just moved into a brand new Scout hut and there are often lots of odd jobs that people can do, whether it be a lick of paint here or creating storage spaces there volunteers can always lend a hand.
3) What will I get from volunteering?
As well as gaining externally recognised skills and having a brilliant time, Scouting also offers the chance to build on personal skills, like teamwork, confidence and leadership. A study found that over 90% of our volunteers believe that the skills and experiences they have gained through Scouting have been of relevance to their working or personal lives.
4) My child is in 3rd Codnor Scout Group - is there anything I could do to help?
The short answer is yes. Many of our helpers and leaders are parents, or previous parents of our youth members because they’ve seen firsthand how Scouting benefits young people and want to give something back. It’s also a chance to spend more time with your children and learn new skills. Contact us to discuss how you might become involved.
5) Are there any age restrictions on helping out?
As long as you're over 18, you can help out as an adult volunteer in Scouting. There is no upper age limit for adult volunteers. If you are aged between 14 to 18, there is the option of becoming a Young Leader.
We are obviously a charitable organisation and we are run solely by volunteers, if you have a little spare time and would love to get involved then Contact Us to find out how you can help, if you'd prefer to get involved without spending time then head over to our Donate.