Volunteer with Scouts
Giving back will improve your wellbeing, equip you with skills for the future, and help you make a positive impact on the lives of young people
At Scouts we celebrate difference and welcome everyone.
Whatever your background, identity or ability, there’s a volunteer spot with your name on it.
Volunteering can be a brilliant way to boost your mental wellbeing. It’s a great feeling knowing you’re helping young people get skills for life, and you might even learn a lot about yourself along the way.
Scouts can make you feel good in other ways too. We’ll guide you to an opportunity where you’ll:
Whatever your background, identity or ability, there’s a volunteer spot with your name on it.
Volunteering can be a brilliant way to boost your mental wellbeing. It’s a great feeling knowing you’re helping young people get skills for life, and you might even learn a lot about yourself along the way.
Scouts can make you feel good in other ways too. We’ll guide you to an opportunity where you’ll:
- Make friends and meet people
- Try new things and challenge yourself
- Get outdoors and get stuck in
- Positively impact your community
- Create vital opportunities for young people
- Make memories that'll last a lifetime
What do volunteers do?
Whatever they bring to the table – however often they can help – volunteers change young people's lives
Volunteering with young people
Team player? Love supporting young people? Great at planning?
Most of our volunteers work directly with young people aged 5-15 through our Joey, Cub and Scout sections – helping young people gain skills for life through activities and adventures.
Working in teams, they might:
Making it all happen
Want to make a big impact behind the scenes? Your time and skills can make a difference in so many ways.
Not all volunteers work directly with young people. You can help out in other ways.
Help with admin, fundraising, finances, operations or governance
Keep everything running smoothly on the ground – from serving tea and coffee, helping to tidy up after meetings or sessions, driving or keeping meeting places in tip top condition.
Not sure how you'd like to help yet, or how much time you have to give? No worries. Your Samford Scout Group Leader can chat you through a whole host of options – including flexible and occasional volunteering- contact [email protected]
Team player? Love supporting young people? Great at planning?
Most of our volunteers work directly with young people aged 5-15 through our Joey, Cub and Scout sections – helping young people gain skills for life through activities and adventures.
Working in teams, they might:
- Welcome young people and families to sessions and events
- Make sure everyone's safe, supported, included and having fun
- Help to plan and lead activities
- Get involved with days out, camps and expeditions
- Share and learn skills – from coding to cake decorating to canoeing
- Celebrate young people's achievements big and small
Making it all happen
Want to make a big impact behind the scenes? Your time and skills can make a difference in so many ways.
Not all volunteers work directly with young people. You can help out in other ways.
Help with admin, fundraising, finances, operations or governance
Keep everything running smoothly on the ground – from serving tea and coffee, helping to tidy up after meetings or sessions, driving or keeping meeting places in tip top condition.
Not sure how you'd like to help yet, or how much time you have to give? No worries. Your Samford Scout Group Leader can chat you through a whole host of options – including flexible and occasional volunteering- contact [email protected]
Current Opportunities for Volunteers - Apply now
For the following positions we can provide a Blue Card, full training, uniform and financial benefits
CLICK Assistant Joey Scout Leader – Help run the weekly Joey Scout activities – Thursdays 5.15 – 6.15pm
CLICK Assistant Cub Scout Leader – Help run the weekly Cub Scout activities – Wednesdays 6.30 – 8.00pm
CLICK Assistant Scout Section Leader – Help run the weekly Scout Section activities – Thursdays 6.30 – 8.30pm
CLICK Assistant Group Leader – Help manage the Scout Group and be connected to all sections
For the following positions we can provide a Blue Card, full training and uniform
CLICK Adult Supporters - Help run the weekly Scout activities for your section choice of Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts or Scouts
For the following position we can provide full training and a uniform
CLICK Youth Helper - Help run the weekly Scout activities for your section choice of Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts or Scouts
CLICK Assistant Joey Scout Leader – Help run the weekly Joey Scout activities – Thursdays 5.15 – 6.15pm
CLICK Assistant Cub Scout Leader – Help run the weekly Cub Scout activities – Wednesdays 6.30 – 8.00pm
CLICK Assistant Scout Section Leader – Help run the weekly Scout Section activities – Thursdays 6.30 – 8.30pm
CLICK Assistant Group Leader – Help manage the Scout Group and be connected to all sections
For the following positions we can provide a Blue Card, full training and uniform
CLICK Adult Supporters - Help run the weekly Scout activities for your section choice of Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts or Scouts
For the following position we can provide full training and a uniform
CLICK Youth Helper - Help run the weekly Scout activities for your section choice of Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts or Scouts
Click here to watch our video on being an Adult Volunteer
Volunteering as an Assistant Leader:
Leaders are crucial to the success of the Scouting Movement and each section will have a number of assistant leaders necessary to help each other run the planned programs. It is a very rewarding role and as a Leader you will have access to a wide variety of resources, an opportunity to give back to the community, and the experience to educate Youth Members in the values and skills most important for being a good citizen. As a Leader you will achieve satisfaction from helping Youth Members set and achieve their own goals, while being there to help them when they fail and encourage them to continue. However, you will find that your proudest achievement will be building a strong bond of trust and friendship with the Youth Members.
“After I saw how much fun my child was having at Scouts I decided that I’d love to become a Leader. The courses are fully accredited, the programs are flexible to suit the needs of my Troop, and my Scouts are full of energy and willing to learn. I love the responsibility of being a Leader because it’s my chance to give back to my community while also releasing my inner adventurer.”
Parent and Proud Samford Scout Leader
As a Scouting Sectional Assistant Leader you’ll be responsible for altering your Sections Development Program to suit the particular needs of your section. You’ll be able to turn your ideas that evolve from your brainstorming sessions with other Leaders into reality and spend an exciting day trying them out in person before approving them. We encourage our Leaders to explore their creativity and work together while developing their programs and leading their youth. As a Leader you can gain formal leadership qualifications, develop programs, work with like-minded individuals, and teach young people life lessons through offering them the experiences of a lifetime.
What Section Should I Lead
Joey Scout Leaders work with young people aged 5 to 7 and they ensure that weekly meetings and activities are designed to both entertain and improve the physical and mental abilities of their Joeys.
Cub Scout Leaders work with young people aged 8 to 10 and are responsible to help develop their Cub’s imaginations and foster their creative and mental abilities. Cub Leaders design their own activities to meet their weekly development program goals and help build confidence in their Cubs.
Scout Leaders work with young people aged 11 to 14 and foster independence and leadership in their Scouts while encouraging their teamwork abilities. Safe use of equipment and outdoors survival is at the heart of Scouts as adventure inspires their activities.
Signing on as an Assistant Leader
If you'd like to do this role, or learn more about it, please inform any section leader or email the Group Leader at [email protected]
Signing on starts with an interview meeting with the Group Leader or Assistant Group Leader, who will also provide details of the Introduction to Scouting.
Adult Leaders must accept the commitment to:
a. complete Introduction to Scouting (which involves a commitment to uphold the Scout Promise and the Scout Law);
b. Complete required Mandatory National e-Learning training and Basic Training modules within the time limits.
c. adhere to the Purpose, Principles and Method;
d. abide by the Code of Conduct;
e. accept responsibility of a Duty to Care to both Youth and Adult Members;
f. hold a volunteer Blue Card;
g. hold the Scouting Certificate of Adult Membership
Undertaking by Adult Leaders
A necessary condition for membership by adults is an undertaking to adhere to:
a. the Purpose of the Association;
b. the Principles of the Association as encapsulated in the Scout Promise;
c. the policies and rules of the Association (National Policy and Rules – P & R) and the Queensland Branch Scouting Instructions (QBSI);
d. the Code of Conduct for adults in the Association;
e. the ability to hold a volunteer Blue Card;
f. to undertake relevant Scouts Adult Leader training as applicable.
After Signing On
Your application forms are submitted to Scouts Queensland for processing. You will need to submit an application for a Blue Card directly yourself with the Queensland Government. It will take approximately 20 working days for acceptance to allow us to proceed to the next stage.
APPLICATION FORMS
Forms to be completed are
(a) Scouts Queensland Online member application - when you have submitted this form, the Group Leader will then advise you that it has been received and what the next action is.
(b) Queensland Government online Blue Card application – Here are the instructions on how to apply for a Blue Card
Once the Blue Card has been approved and acceptance has been given, Adult Assistant Leaders can commence participating with their Scouting section.
Next, their Certificate of Adult Membership will arrive from Scouts Queensland and they will be invested as members of the Scout Movement. At investiture, a Certificate of Adult Membership (CAM) is presented.
Adult Leaders can then wear the supplied uniform of an Adult Assistant Leader including blue shirt, maroon scarf and woggle. All Adult Leaders must wear their personal Adult Leader name badge, supplied by Samford Scout Group.
Refer also to Adult Role Descriptions which appear further on in this document.
Volunteering as an Adult Supporter:
Adult Supporters are non-uniformed adults (we provide you a special Samford Scout Group shirt) who regularly assist in the delivery of the Youth Program in the youth sections. Adult Supporters are only involved in Youth Member activities under the guidance of a trained Leader holding a Certificate of Adult Leadership (CAL).
Regularly is defined as more than once a month at night meetings, or are regularly helping and supporting overnight activities such as sleep-overs, pack holidays, hikes and camps.
Signing On
If you'd like to do this role, or learn more about it, please inform any section leader or email the Group Leader at [email protected]
Signing on starts with an interview meeting with the Group Leader or Assistant Group Leader, who will also provide details of the Introduction to Scouting.
Adult Supporters accept the commitment to:
a. complete Introduction to Scouting (which involves a commitment to uphold the Scout Promise and the Scout Law);
b. Complete Mandatory National e-Learning training a. BCORE CHILD – Child Safe Scouting b. BCORE WHS – WHS and Scouting
c. adhere to the Purpose, Principles and Method;
d. abide by the Code of Conduct;
e. accept responsibility of a Duty to Care to both Youth and Adult Members;
f. hold a volunteer Blue Card;
g. hold the Scouting Certificate of Adult Membership (CAM).
Undertaking by Adult Members
A necessary condition for membership by adults is an undertaking to adhere to:
a. the Purpose of the Association;
b. the Principles of the Association as encapsulated in the Scout Promise;
c. the policies and rules of the Association (National Policy and Rules – P & R) and the Queensland Branch Scouting Instructions (QBSI);
d. the Code of Conduct for adults in the Association;
e. the ability to hold a volunteer Blue Card;
f. to undertake relevant Scouts Adult Leader training as applicable.
APPLICATION FORMS
Forms to be completed are
(a) Scouts Queensland Online member application - when you have submitted this form, the Group Leader will then advise you that it has been received and what the next action is.
(b) Queensland Government online Blue Card application – Here are the instructions on how to apply for a Blue Card
Once your Blue Card has been approved and Scouts Queensland acceptance has been provided, Adult Supporters can commence participating with their chosen Scouting section.
Next, their Certificate of Adult Membership will arrive from Scouts Queensland and they will be invested as members of the Scout Movement.
Adult Supporters standard uniform shirt is supplied by Samford Scout Group.
Adult Supporters who have previously undertaken leadership roles may seek permission from the Chief Commissioner to continue to wear uniform as an Adult Supporter.
All Adult Supporters must wear their personal Adult Supporter name badge, supplied by Samford Scout Group.
Checklist For All Adult Applicants
Before the Interview Meeting
- Have you been in Scouting before? - If you have been a Leader, can you bring you Scouts Qld (if you have been a member) member number and any training certificates etc
- Do you hold a current Blue Card? - If so, please bring your Blue Card with you
Would You Like to Know More?
Contact us to learn more, or arrange with us to visit on an activity night to see how you can help.
Adult Induction Guide Book and Application Forms
Induction Guide Book - for all Adult Members
| adult_member_induction_guide_book_for_adult_volunteer_members_samford_scout_group_feb20.pdf |
To apply to be an Assistant Leader, just click this Link
To apply to be an Adult Supporter, just click this Link
Scouting Information Documents
Privacy Policy - Scouts Queensland
| privacy_policy_scouts_qld_april2015.pdf |
Constitution - Scouts Queensland
| saaq-branch-constitution-v7-with-by-laws.pdf |
Codes of Ethics and Conduct - Scouts Australia
| codes_of_ethics_and_conduct_scout_association_of_australia_nov18.pdf |
Adult Uniform Standards
| adult-uniform-standards-v1.1-november-2021.pdf |
Adult Uniform Badge Placement Chart
| adult-uniform-badge-chart-v1.0-may-2021.pdf |
Scouting and Training Pathway for Assistant Leaders and Adult Helpers
Assistant Leaders
| training-flow-chart_for_adult_leaders_feb-2016.pdf |
Adult Supporters
| training-flow-chart_for_adult_helpers_feb-2016.pdf |
