Induction is our settling-in period, a time where we want to give volunteers an extra special welcome to make sure they have a great start with us.
Here’s what you can expect when you first join: Welcome Conversation Within six weeks of joining Scouts, you’ll have a Welcome Conversation with your Team Leader and a Welcome Conversation Volunteer.
Safety and Safeguarding learning The safeguarding of young people at Scouts is our number one priority. You’ll need to complete your Safety and Safeguarding learning in your f irst 30 days.
You’ll also receive a copy of our Safe Scouting Cards. Criminal record check The safeguarding of young people at Scouts is our number one priority. We have a few steps to follow to make sure only appropriately checked adults can volunteer with us, including a criminal record check.
If you’re in England or Wales, submit your criminal record check within 30 days of joining, or within 60 days if you’re in Scotland or Northern Ireland. Declaration You’ll need to complete a declaration. It involves accepting Scout values, and agreeing to follow Scout policies and complete the learning required.
You’ll have to agree to the declaration when you first sign into scouts.org.uk. References We’ll ask you for contact information of people who can vouch for your character and suitability to work with children when you first join. This is one of our measures we take to keep young people safe.
When you’re asked to provide their details, you’ll then have six weeks to do so. Growing Roots This is the learning you’ll need to do within your first six months as a new volunteer or when you start a new role. It covers the basics of Scouts, data protection and creating an inclusive environment.
Welcome conversations will be held in 2025 on these dates:
25th Feb at Rhydd 7.30 start
22nd March at WF15 10 am start
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Venues to be confirmed for the following:-
Sun 4th May 11.00 am
Tues 27th May 7.00 pm
Sat 28th June 10.00 am
Sun 20th July 11.00 am
Tues 23rd Sept 7.00 pm
Sat 25th Oct 10.00 am
Sun 30th Nov 11.00 am
Tues 20th Jan 26 7.00 pm
Julie will write to you with an invite. Please do try to attend as this is a key part of the appointment process and a chance to meet & chat others new to Scouting.