Welcome!
2nd Edgware Scout Group is entirely run by volunteers. We are parents, past Scouts, friends, neighbours and other adults who believe young people should be taught life skills and have opportunities for adventure! We are based at The Scout & Guide Centre, just a four minute walk from Edgware Station.
About volunteering
Volunteering at Scouts is fun, flexible and incredibly rewarding. Whether it’s joining in as a leader with the young people each week, or taking on some of the behind the scenes roles on a less frequent basis, Scouting very much relies on volunteers. Take a look at some of the roles below and see where you might fit in. Get in touch at the bottom of the page…
Join our Beavers and Cubs Team
Our re-opened Beavers (ages 6 – 8) and Cubs (ages 8 – 10½) would love some extra hands! One of our Scout Leaders will be there each week to run the sessions, get things off the ground and ease you into volunteering. You’re very welcome to try it out for a few weeks before making any commitment! And if your child is aged 6-10, why not bring them along too?
When? Term time on Wednesday evenings, 5.45pm – 7.15pm.
What do Cub leaders do? Cubs are all about adventure, social activities, teamwork and learning new skills. As a team you can decide what you each want to run – one week you might be leading a game or activity, the next you’re booking in a visit to go kayaking or supporting someone else’s activity. There’s support through all of this.
Why volunteer? As well as being good for young people in Edgware, it’s also good for you! It’s a lot of fun, it’s incredibly rewarding and you get the chance to try out new activities and meet some amazing people.
Ready to try it out? Contact us here – and if you have any questions feel free to ask!
Behind the scenes
Social Events team
When: Once or twice a year
Where: Edgware
Can you organise a quiz? Cook a curry? Lead a bingo evening? Or run a stall at a local fete? The aim of the Social Events Team is to create an awareness of our Scout Group in the community, bring people together, and help raise funds for our Scouts.
Trustees
When: A schedule that suits you!
Where: Remote, besides 1 meeting in Edgware per term
Our charity needs a few extra hands behind the scenes to keep it running. Our Board of Trustees check in to make sure we’re meeting our charitable aims (creating awesome young people) and think forward to support the future of the Group.
With our young people
Squirrels team
When: Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays
Where: Our Scout Hut
Ready for something new? Squirrels are a newly launched section of Scouting, for 4 – 6 year olds. We’ve never had this section at 2nd Edgware, but would love to open one! With a team of volunteers we could help you set one up and grow our Scouts family.
Explorers Team
When: Wednesdays or Thursdays
Where: Our Scout Hut
Explorers are the section for 14-18 year olds. If you’d be interested in helping open Edgware’s first Explorer Unit we’d love to hear from you! Explorers give young people a break from school and exams, and the chance to focus on a fun activity or new project of their choosing – and that’s the same for the adults too!
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FAQs
How much time will I need to give?
You can give as much or as little time as you choose! Volunteering at 2nd Edgware is flexible so you can choose a role that best fits into your life. If helping at Beavers, Cubs or Scouts you might be able to help at each of the weekly meetings, every other week, or perhaps just for some of the camps and events. If helping with a behind the scenes role, these can mostly be done in your own time at your own pace.
Do I need to have been a Scout?
No! Previous Scouting or survival skills are NOT required. Perhaps you are good with numbers? A good cook? Decent at DIY? Or keen to learn? We all have useful skills and you can volunteer in many ways. Scouts will provide all the training you need to support you in your role.
What support can I expect?
From joining there will be support and training to ease you into your new role. At 2nd Edgware we volunteer in teams as part of a larger Group – at both levels like-minded volunteers will be there to offer support. There’s also loads of resources and guidance on www.scouts.org.uk, as well as different training on offer for you to choose which skills you’d like to enhance.
What will I get out of 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 Scouts volunteers believe that the skills and experiences they have gained through Scouting have been of relevance to their working or personal lives.
Will I get paid?
As a voluntary organisation we are unable to pay volunteers for the time they give to Scouting. However, out of pocket expenses are paid back and we don’t ask Leaders to pay when they’re taking part in Scouting activities (so free camping trips and water sports!)
I don’t have a specific skill but am keen to help out, what can I do?
Everyone will have a skill, attribute or ability that they can share with the Group. One of the best things about volunteering however, is the chance to learn new skills you may not have been able to otherwise.
Get in touch
Get in touch if you’re interested in volunteering with us! Feel free to ask any questions, and we can have a chat before you commit to anything.
