Heard a few things about volunteering with Scouts that don’t sound like they’re for you? You’re not alone.
From “I don’t have a child” to “I’m not the outdoorsy type,” we’ve heard it all — and we’re here to bust those common myths.
Volunteering at 224 North London Air Scouts is more flexible, welcoming and rewarding than most people realise. Whether you can help on a weekly, monthly, or occasional basis, there’s a role for you.
1. You have to help every week
No, you don’t! Even as uninformed leaders, you don’t have to be able to make it every week.
2. You have to go camping
There’s lots more — STEM nights, cooking, community visits, games, and more.
3. You have to go to every event or activity
No, you don’t! As many people know well, the key to everything is in the planning, so as long as it’s planned and there are enough suitable adults, you don’t need to do everything. This is why we are all Team volunteers
4. Scouting takes over your life
Only if you want it to! You can choose how much time you want to devote from a couple of hours a week, once a fortnight, once a term or even once or twice a year. So yes, some of us do decide to spend many hours every week, but equally, some people only choose to spare a few hours a year.
5. Training takes up all your free time
No, it doesn’t! The training is now pretty much all online, so it can be done when you have a spare half hour
8. I don’t want to go into uniform, so I can’t help
Oh yes, you can! There are lots of ways you can help.
9. Everyone else would be much better than me
What makes you so sure? Just come along and see what’s involved.
10. I’m too busy
Aren’t we all? Why not come and find out what’s involved and then decide?
Find out how to get involved on our Keeping 224 North London Scouts Ticking page.
Email us at del@224.org.uk or WhatsApp us on 07707 763 344 — we’ll help you find a role that fits.
