Ampthill & Woburn District Scouts

How can I Join The Adventure?

Let's start with the basics: you don’t have to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls to get involved with Scouting - all you need is a can do attitude and a willingness to help others whilst having some fun along the way!

Scouting works best when there is a team of people, all with different skills working together.  So maybe you're the idea person to deliver first aid training? Are you good with numbers? Handy in the kitchen? Or are you a DIY whizz? We all have different skills and you could have the ones we urgently need.

Prior Scouting experience isn't needed, if you're willing to learn we can help you gain externally recognised qualifications, skills and having a brilliant time, Scouting also offers the chance to build on personal skills, like teamwork, confidence and leadership. A study found that over 90% of our volunteers believe that the skills and experiences they have gained through Scouting have been of relevance to their working or personal lives.

Volunteering with us is easy, fun and flexible – how much time you give is completely up to you. Whether you help out once a fortnight, month or term or just at special events or camps, there is bound to be a role you can play, and no matter how you get involved, we'll make sure you're properly trained and supported.

Many of our helpers and leaders are parents of our youth members because they’ve seen first-hand how Scouting benefits young people and want to give something back. It’s also a chance to spend more time with your children and learn new skills. Speak to your child’s leader to discuss how you might become involved.

As long as you're over 18, you can help out as an adult volunteer in Scouting. There is no upper age limit for adult volunteers. If you are aged between 14 and 18, there is the option of becoming a Young Leader.