VOLUNTEERING & TRAINING IN HUMBERSIDE SCOUTS
All volunteers in Humberside Scouts are supported with clear, role-appropriate training. Everyone completes a small amount of essential learning when they start, focused on safety, safeguarding and inclusion.
Any further training depends on your role and is introduced gradually, with support from experienced local volunteers. You don’t need any prior experience.
GROUP LEADERSHIP TEAMS
What they do:
Group Leadership Teams support Section Teams and volunteers within a Scout Group, helping coordinate people, communication and practical arrangements.
Training required:
• Safety & Safeguarding
• Who We Are and What We Do
• Creating Inclusion
• Leading Scout Volunteers
DISTRICT AND COUNTY TEAMS
What they do:
District and County teams support multiple Scout Groups across Humberside, focusing on volunteer support, programme quality and inclusion.
Training required:
• Safety & Safeguarding
• Who We Are and What We Do
• Creating Inclusion
• Leading Scout Volunteers
• Role-specific learning depending on respo
SECTION TEAMS (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers)
What they do:
Section Teams plan and deliver weekly activities for young people, helping them develop skills, confidence and teamwork through a fun and adventurous programme.
Training required:
• Safety & Safeguarding
• Who We Are and What We Do
• Creating Inclusion
• Delivering a Great Programme
• First Response (first aid)
TRUSTEE BOARDS
PROGRAMME, SUPPORT AND SPECIALIST TEAMS
What they do:
These roles support Scouting behind the scenes or provide specialist skills such as events, fundraising, administration, communications or training.
Training required:
• Safety & Safeguarding (if working with young people)
• Who We Are and What We Do
• Creating Inclusion
• Additional training only if required for the role
HELPERS AND TEAM MEMBERS
What they do:
Helpers support in flexible ways, such as helping at meetings, events or camps, or taking on a specific task occasionally.
Training required:
• Safety & Safeguarding
• Role-appropriate learning only
