17 Raring2go! spend time with their children, or gain valuable experience with young people. They could also be interested in doing something good for their community and themselves, and keep active. Whether it’s reconnecting with your community, benefitting your mental health or getting out we think all these things are #GoodForYou. Right now, we need volunteers to help us create opportunities for young people, by supporting their wellbeing and building the skills they need to succeed in life. Working in teams, our volunteers do lots of things. They welcome young people and families to sessions and events, help to plan and lead activities, get involved with days out, camps and expeditions and celebrate young people's achievements big and small. Volunteers make sure everyone's feeling safe, supported, included and having fun. They share and learn skills – from things like cake decorating to canoeing. They tell stories and play games. Get active and explore the outdoors. Help build dens and host a sleepover beneath the stars. And they all know Scouts is #GoodForYou. Most of our volunteers work directly with young people aged 4-18, empowering thousands of young people to gain skills for life. They support them with activities and adventures, making new friends, and standing on their own two feet. However, not all volunteers work directly with young people. Locally, regionally & nationally, many volunteers help in other ways. They manage volunteer training, help with admin, look after fundraising and finances, and spread the word about Scouts to attract new members. Whether you want to work with young people directly or help behind the scenes, there is something for everyone at Scouts – the whole family can be involved. We’re committed to reaching out to new and different families and communities, including people who’ve never tried Scouts before. That’s why, in 2021, we started our Squirrel Dreys for 4–6-year-olds in areas where people needed them most – in our most underserved areas. This helps us offer young people skills for life when and where they need them. As a volunteer, you might be leading an activity at a local meeting place, organising a night away, or buttering 120 slices of bread to feed a Pack of very hungry Cubs. No two meetings are the same, but we promise that every single one really is #GoodForYou. Learn more at: scouts.org.uk/volunteer
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