Join the Regional Communications Team and Make a Difference in South East Scotland Scouts!

Join the Regional Communications Team and Make a Difference in South East Scotland Scouts!

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Nacho Luna B

Youth Lead for South East Scotland

Are you passionate about sharing stories, engaging communities, and supporting Scouting across South East Scotland? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Regional Communications Team!

Scouting is built on the dedication of volunteers who inspire young people and support fellow adults. By becoming part of our Communications Team, you will play a vital role in promoting Scouting, celebrating achievements, and ensuring our messages reach the right people.

 

Why Join the Communications Team?

  • Make an Impact – Help showcase the incredible work of Scouts, leaders, and volunteers across the Region.
  • Develop New Skills – Gain experience in social media, digital marketing, photography, videography, writing, and design.
  • Enhance Your CV – Whether you are looking to boost your career or add new skills, volunteering in communications can be a great asset.
  • Flexible and Fun – Contribute as much or as little as you can, in a way that suits you. Work alongside a supportive team with a shared passion for Scouting.
  • Support the Scouting Community in the Region – Help leaders, young people, and groups across the Region feel connected and informed.

We are looking for volunteers with skills or interest in:

  • Social Media Management
  • Web Design Management
  • Photography & Videography
  • Content Writing & Storytelling
  • Event Promotion

No formal experience is necessary – just a willingness to learn and a passion for Scouting!

How to Get Involved

 

If you would like to find out more or express your interest, please contact Nacho Luna Borras, Scouting Support Lead nacho.lunaborras@sesscouts.org.uk

Together, we can make sure the stories of Scouting in South East Scotland are heard far and wide!

Adventurer Dwayne Fields becomes new UK Chief Scout

Adventurer Dwayne Fields becomes new UK Chief Scout

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Kieran Collins

Regional Communications Lead

We’re excited to announce that Dwayne Fields, adventurer and TV presenter, is the UK’s new Chief Scout.

Dwayne’s been appointed as our 11th Chief Scout to lead our half a million young people and adult volunteers for his values, commitment to help young people, and outstanding leadership qualities. During his time as Chief Scout, Dwayne aims to inspire even more young people and adult volunteers to join from all backgrounds.

Carl Hankinson, UK Chief Volunteer states that “Dwayne already has the respect of thousands of young people and volunteers in Scouts. He’s shown real commitment and kindness to Scouts in communities across the UK. As well as being an inspirational adventurer and TV presenter, he’s able to reach across generations and support Scouts serving more local communities.”

Born in Jamaica, Dwayne came to the UK when he was 6 years old. Growing up in North East London in Stoke Newington, with little access to nature, Scouts offered Dwayne access to the outdoors, new friendships, and opened new horizons.

When he joined as a Cub Scout, Scouts gave him skills, belief in himself and place to belong. Through his determination and support from his Scout volunteer leaders and friends, he set himself on a path to become the first Black Briton to reach the North Pole. He’s passionate about encouraging people from all backgrounds to explore nature, support their communities and be the best they can be.

The new Chief Scout hopes that “My story will encourage others to join our movement. My volunteer leaders believed in me as a young person and taught me to believe in myself. They showed me I could do anything I put my mind to, and others would help me along the way. Now I want a new generation to learn the skills, friendship and belonging I felt when I needed them most. I want to show that the outdoors is a place for all of us to be at our best, that Scouts is truly open to all.”

Fun facts about Dwayne that you may or may not know

  • He co-founded the #WeTwo Foundation – aimed at helping young people from underprivileged backgrounds to expand their horizons and find their place in the world.   
  • He’s a seasoned TV host who’s appeared on BBC’s Countryfile, the Disney Channel and many others.
  • His Channel 5 TV series Endurance: Race to the Pole with Ben Fogle was nominated in the 2024 BAFTA awards. 

As our representative on the UK Scout Council, Lead Volunteer for South East Scotland, Martin Elliot shared “I was honoured to support the appointment of Dwayne Fields as our new Chief Scout. As a living example of the power of Scouting to give young people Skills For Life I know that he will be a brilliant ambassador for Scouting and support our ongoing mission to give more young people the opportunities that so positively shaped his life.”

On a mission to recruit volunteers. “I’m calling for more volunteers to step up and make a difference to young people’s lives across the country”. Dwayne’s determined to help recruit new volunteers in every community in the UK. If you’re inspired to support young people and join the adventure find out more.