South East Scotland Scouts is full of ordinary people making an extraordinary difference to young people’s lives and learning a whole lot along the way.
Read their stories and find the perfect volunteer role for yourself. Whether you want to work with young people directly or help behind the scenes, there’s something for everyone at Scouts.
Squirrels:
Beavers:
- Meet Caroline Danks – Beaver Leader
- Meet David Bentley – Beaver Leader
- Meet Alex – Assistant Beaver Leader
- Meet Kirstin Worsley – Beaver Leader
- Meet Catherine Gilliland – Beaver Leader
Cubs (and Squirrels):
- Meet Lisa Edgar, Squirrel Scout Leader and Assistant Cub Scout Leader
- Meet Vicki Fraser, Cub Scout Leader and Assistant Squirrel Scout Leader
- Meet Jack Caldwell – Cub Leader
- Meet Gayle Foulner – Cub Leader
- Meet Jacqui Phillips – Cub Leader
Scouts:
- Meet Ross Cootes – Scout Leader
- Meet Darren Pringle – Scout Leader; Beaver Leader and Assistant Cub Leader
- Meet Nina Diviza – Assistant Scout Leader
Groups:
- Meet David and Jacky Ingram – Group Scout Leader
- Meet Jacqui Millar – Group Treasurer
- Meet Alastair Cameron – Group Chair
District
- Meet Aileen Hesketh – District Explorer Scout Administrator – DESA – (and District Badge Secretary)
- Meet Bill Ramsay – Deputy District Commissioner
- Meet Katie Young – District Secretary
- Meet Derek Brown – Chairman of Borders District Scout Council Executive Committee
- Meet Sarah Gilbert – Executive Committee Member
- Meet Norrie Allan – Borders District Appointments Secretary
- Meet Jo Mitchell – Deputy District Commissioner
Region
- Meet Scott Goddard – Regional Executive Committee
- Meet John Cannon – Regional Chair
- Meet Iain Macbride – Training Adviser
Scouts Activity Centre
Edinburgh Gang Show
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Volunteer roles
There are lots of ways you can get more involved with Scouts as a parent, carer or family member. From helping out occasionally on a family rota or playing a vital role behind the scenes, to stepping up as a leader, our volunteering activities are as varied as you.
We’re talking tidy uppers and tea makers, session planners and Zoom navigators, fundraisers and treasurers, and all round team players to support our young people.
The good news is you shape what you do and the time you have to give. Scouts happens when a lot of us give a little (and no, you don’t have to be a Scout or outdoors expert to volunteer).
Thinking of becoming a volunteer?
Why not get in touch to discuss volunteering opportunities. We need your help.
Volunteers make Scouts happen at a national level as well as a local one. From our Chief Scout and Chair of our Board to the incredible volunteers who support young people as leaders and occasional helpers at our local groups, these are just some of the superstars who’ve stepped up to inspire a generation.
We’re proud that Scouts is a volunteer led movement. That’s where you come in.
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Do I really have the Skills you need?
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.
What if I don’t have much spare time?
Volunteering with us is easy, fun and flexible – how much time you give is completely up to you. Whether you help out once a fortnight, month or term or just at special events or camps, there is bound to be a role you can play, and no matter how you get involved, we’ll make sure you’re properly trained and supported.
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 our volunteers believe that the skills and experiences they have gained through Scouting have been of relevance to their working or personal lives.
My child is in Scouting – is there anything I can do to help?
The short answer is yes. Many of our helpers and leaders are parents of our youth members because they’ve seen first hand 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.
Is there an age limit?
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.
Anyone who volunteers with the Scout Association will be part of a great team of leaders and will work with some amazing young people who are keen to try new and positive experiences!
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