Join Us!

Whoever you are, of whatever age, Scouting can offer something for you!

The 4 sections open to young people are as follows:

• Beaver Scouts:- age 6 - 8
• Cub Scouts:- age 8 - 10 1/2
• Scouts:- age 10 1/2 - 15 1/2
• Venture Scouts:- age 15 1/2 - 20

Those over 20 can become involved in many different ways:

• At Beavers, Cubs, Scouts or Ventures:
  • As a uniformed leader - each section (Beavers, Cubs, etc.) must have a number of uniformed leaders, normally one section leader and some assistant section leaders. In addition, each Group should have a Group Scout Leader to oversee leadership in the Group.
  • As a regular helper or skills instructor - if you do not want to take a warrant as a leader, you will still be more than welcome as a regular helper to supervise activities or undertake specific training at meetings.
  • Providing transport or other assistance (e.g. cooking) at camps, activities, etc.
• At a Group:
  • On the Executive Committee - the group of people who support the Leaders, organising fund-raising, running the headquarters (if it belongs to the Group) and being responsible for the finances and equipment of the Group.
  • Helping at fund-raising events, social events, with recruitment, photocopying, the web site, or with the maintenance of the HQ and equipment
• In the District:
  • On the District Executive Committee - responsible for administration within the District
  • On the Appointments Committee - responsible for interviewing prospective leaders.
  • As activity advisor for some types of activity such as water, caving, climbing, etc.

If any of the above interest you, or if you have a specific skill which you think would be of use to us, or just for any more information, please get in touch - simply email info@nescouts.org.uk