Volunteer with Us
Join our team and help shape the next generation
We're always looking for enthusiastic people to join our team - whether you're a skilled tradesperson, a potential section team leader, or someone with a passion for helping young people grow.
Get Involved Today
Why Volunteer with Us?
Help young people develop confidence, skills, and character that will last a lifetime. See the direct impact of your contribution on the next generation.
Become part of a supportive team of like-minded volunteers who share your passion for helping young people and making a difference in the community.
Gain experience in leadership, event planning, youth work, and outdoor activities. All training is provided free of charge with ongoing support.
Choose how much time you can give - whether it's weekly meetings, occasional events, or behind-the-scenes support. Every contribution is valued.
Receive comprehensive training and ongoing support. From first aid to outdoor skills, we'll help you develop the confidence to lead amazing activities.
Experience amazing adventures alongside the young people - from camping and hiking to international expeditions and special events.
How You Can Help
Lead weekly meetings and help young people develop through the Scout programme. Perfect for people who enjoy working with young people and want to make a lasting impact.
• Commitment: 2-3 hours per week
• Training provided: Full leadership course
• DBS check required: Yes (free)
• Age requirements: 18+ (14+ as Young Leaders)
Help govern and manage the group's finances, policies, and strategic direction. Great for people with business, legal, or management experience.
• Commitment: Monthly meetings + occasional events
• Skills needed: Business, finance, legal, or HR experience
• DBS check required: Yes (free)
• Training provided: Trustee induction
Help with special events, camps, fundraising activities, or transport. Perfect for people who want to help but can't commit to regular meetings.
• Commitment: As much or as little as you can spare
• Activities: Events, camps, fundraising, admin
• DBS check required: Depends on role
• Training provided: Role-specific
Share your professional skills to help maintain our HQ, lead specialist activities, or support our building projects. We always need handy people and tradespeople!
• Skills we need: Building, plumbing, electrical, decorating
• Also useful: IT, marketing, photography, catering
• Commitment: Project-based or ongoing
• DBS check required: May not be required
We Particularly Need
Section Team Members
Help support our existing leaders across all sections
Maintenance Team
Help maintain and improve our Scout HQ facilities
Fundraising Support
Help with events and grant applications for our HQ extension
Getting Started
Get in Touch
Contact us using the form on our Join page or email us directly. We'll arrange an informal chat about how you'd like to help.
Visit Us
Come along to see what we do and meet the team. No commitment required - just come and see if Scouting is right for you.
Start Helping
Begin with simple tasks or shadow existing volunteers. We'll arrange training and support as you settle into your role.
Full Training
Complete the necessary training modules and DBS checks. Everything is provided free and we'll support you every step of the way.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join our amazing team of volunteers and help provide life-changing experiences for young people in our community.
All volunteers receive full training and ongoing support. DBS checks are arranged free of charge.