George Brightman
Youth Lead for South East Scotland
Continuing our review of our progress towards our Regional Strategy objectives, this month looks at Youth Shaped, so Martin has handed over his usual update to George, our Regional Youth Lead.
As we approach the end of this year, it’s important to reflect on what an amazing year we’ve had as a Region. Over the past twelve months, we’ve opened 2 new Scout Groups within communities where Scouting isn’t well represented and we’ve also re-opened or opened 15 new sections! It’s been amazing to watch the Region grow and develop since I started as Regional Youth Lead in February this year.
Celebrating our Young People
More importantly, with our Youth Shaped Strategy due to launch early next year, we’ve begun to celebrate more young people for their achievements. Recently, myself and the Youth Lead for Braid, Alex, had the opportunity to present Commendation Awards to Lois and Luke for their support of the Region at various events and for their support of additional support groups undertaking DofE! We also ran a forum with Young Leaders from across South East Scotland at the recent Young Leaders Day, allowing us to better understand the support we can provide to them in their important role.
Growing our Regional Youth Team
We’ve also been growing our Youth Team, with nearly a full team of District Youth Leads. If you’re aged 18-24 and are interested in becoming the Youth Lead for Craigalmond, Edinburgh North East or East Lothian, contact youth.lead@sesscouts.org.uk or get in touch with your Lead Volunteer.
As a Youth Team, we had a fantastic time watching the Gang Show last month as well as representing the Region at the 25th Anniversary of the Scottish Parliament. As Youth Leads, we’re here to promote Youth Shaped Scouting whilst advocating for more opportunities for young people. If you’d like to know more about our work or have one of us visit your section to work with your young people, please do get in touch (youth.team@sesscouts.org.uk).
With the new digital system having just gone live, please do make sure that you learn your way around it and complete any outstanding actions that you have. If you have any questions, please get in touch with your Lead Volunteer or the Regional Go Live Support Team (transformation@sesscouts.org.uk)
Have a great Christmas and a very happy New Year!
