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 Cubs section team
Cubs are young people aged 8 to 10½. Although we have a waiting list and plenty of resources, we need a couple more adults to be able to re-open 2nd Edgware Cubs in 2025.
We’re based a few minutes from Edgware Station. Cubs meet during term times for one evening a week, usually for 1.5 hours. As we’re recruiting a new team of Cub leaders, you as a team can choose the day and time that best suits you to run Cubs.
Working as part of the section team, you can choose where you fit in:
- Help to plan and lead activities or games
- Share and learn skills – from coding to cake decorating
- Get involved with outdoor activities – booking water sports or assisting a local camp
- Celebrate young people’s achievements big and small
You can find more info about 2nd Edgware Cubs here.
Scroll down to contact us via the form – we’re happy to go through any questions you may have!
Beavers section team
Once Cubs is re-open, we’ll focus on getting Beavers (ages 6-8) up and running again – which means we’ll need a team of volunteers to shape our new colony. From running games and crafts, to exploring the outdoors – brighten up an evening of your week at Beavers. This section usually runs for one hour per week
Finance Team
We’re all about numbers, making sure our small charity is paying its bills, reimbursing volunteers and helping the other teams stay within their budgets.
Admin Team
Our tools are project planners and emails. We excel at organising information, figuring out bureaucracy and helping the other teams navigate their paper trails.
Hut Team
Whether you’re handy with a toolbox, or just eager to help, the Hut Team keep our building standing and work to make it even better. From putting up shelves to cutting the lawn and all sorts in between.
Trustees
Our Board of Trustees are very much the guardians of our charity, responsible for making sure we’re meeting our charitable aims (creating awesome young people) and thinking forward to support the future of the Group.
Recruitment Team
We need a hand recruiting new Cub Leaders. If you can help spread the word around workplaces, community noticeboards, local newspapers and anywhere else offline, we’d appreciate your help! If you need, we can provide flyers, posters and text for distribution.
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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.
