Adult recruitment - Chobham Beavers
Dear All,
Andrea has worked very hard to build up the Beaver colony, please do
not allow it to close. To ensure the continuation of the Chobham
Beaver Colony - please step forward.
Volunteering with the Scouts (Beavers, Cubs and Scouts) gives you
everything: amazing activities, leadership development, lifelong
friendships and FUN!
The Chobham Scout Group is currently recruiting adult volunteers in
particular for their Beaver Colony.
You will be working with the Group Scout Leader, other Section Leaders
and Assistants, Members of the Group Executive Committee, Young People
and Parents – all of whom, like you, are volunteers.
The Beavers meet once a week on a Monday from 5.45 to 6.45 at the
Scout Hut in Chobham. Beaver Scouts are the youngest section of the
Scouting family. Their activities are based around making things,
outdoor activities, singing, playing games, going out on visits,
investigating nature, listening to stories, learning how to be safe
and most importantly, making new friends. For further information
see: http://scouts.org.uk/supportresources/search?cat=11
As long as you are over 18 years of age, you can help out as an adult
volunteer in Scouting. There is no upper age limit for adult
volunteers. If you are aged between 14-18, there is the option of
becoming a Young Leader. To support adults in Scouting, the
Association provides training to build upon existing skills and
knowledge and develop new competencies.
If you are interested and would like further information please
contact Andrea Killick (the current beaver leader) at info@chobhamscouts.org
Why help?
There are many reasons why adults choose to volunteer for Scouting.
Here are some that existing volunteers have given:
To give something back to the community: ‘I believe the kids get such
a lot out of it; I just put a bit back for what the kids take out.’
To support the Leaders: ‘They give so much, you’ve got to give some
of that back.’
Because volunteering is a ‘good thing’: ‘I just personally
believe that you should always do some kind of voluntary work…
otherwise nothing would get done in this world.’
As an enabler, so the Leader can do more: ‘If I can help Sam, our
Leader, out by doing the little things, then it means she has got more
time to give the kids and then they get more out of it.’
To spend more quality time with your child: ‘David used to go on his
PlayStation2 while I read the paper after school and work – now we
get a chance to do activities together.’
To develop your own skills: ‘I hadn’t used a compass since I was a
Scout. After I learned how to use one again, I take one out on family
walks. We get lost less than we used to!’
To enjoy and rediscover adventure for yourself: ‘We had a water fight
at Beavers the other week, it was great!’
‘I wasn't involved in Scouting until someone asked me and I jumped at the chance. Adventure isn't just for young people or those of us already wearing neckerchiefs; it's for everyone. There's lots of talent among our 800,000 parents. Let's bring some of that into Scouting. Just ask - that's all it takes.’Bear Grylls, Chief Scout
· Try out new activities
· Gain leadership skills
· Help young people develop
· Jump start your education or career
· And have fun!