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- Beaver Scout Leaders conference (Sat 17 Apr)
- River Wye canoe cruise (1 - 3 May)
- Llyn Brenig sailing event (29 - 30 May)
- Islwyn canoe training event (12 - 13 Jun)
- All-Wales Scout Camp (18 - 20 Jun)
- DofE open Gold expedition (20 - 28 Aug)
- North Wales water activity weekend (17 - 19 Sep)
- River Severn cruise (1 - 3 Oct)
- Cub Scout Leaders skills discovery day (Sat 9 Oct)
- Llyn Brenig sailing event (16 - 17 Oct)
Why should I volunteer?
One of the biggest myths about Scouting is that Groups are closing down due to a lack of young people wanting to become Members. Nothing could be further from the truth; Scouting in the UK is a growing Movement and we currently have 30,000 young people on our waiting lists simply because we do not have enough adults to help out.
There are many reasons why adults choose to volunteer for Scouting. Here are some that existing volunteers have given:
To give something back to the community: ‘I believe the kids get such a lot out of it; I just put a bit back for what the kids take out.’
To support the Leaders: ‘They give so much, you’ve got to give some of that back.’
Because volunteering is a ‘good thing’: ‘I just personally believe that you should always do some kind of voluntary work…otherwise nothing would get done in this world.’
As an enabler, so the Leader can do more: ‘If I can help Sam, our Leader, out by doing the little things, then it means she has got more time to give the kids and then they get more out of it.’
To spend more quality time with your child: ‘David used to go on his PlayStation2 while I read the paper after school and work – now we get a chance to do activities together.’
To develop your own skills: ‘I hadn’t used a compass since I was a Scout. After I learned how to use one again, I take one out on family walks. We get lost less than we used to!’
To enjoy and rediscover adventure for yourself: ‘We had a water fight at Beavers the other week, it was great!’
You don't even have to make a regular commitment, and not all volunteers are uniformed members - why not just make yourself available to teach a special skill or hobby you enjoy to a group of young people?
