The most important aspect of parent involvement is the encouragement you give to your child. The young people who get the most out of Scouting are those who put the most into it. All children have times when they need encouragement, and certainly times when they need some help.

This is where you come in.

Scouts SA is a fully voluntary organisation. The Leaders all have full daytime commitments like yourself. Other than the time at the meeting nights, they all spend many hours preparing for the various activities, keeping up with training requirements and many other activities behind the scenes.

The support given will depend on the individual circumstances of each family. Areas in which regular help is needed are:

Transport

Occasionally transporting the children to various activities included in our program.

Assisting on activities & camps

Some activities are better and safer with an extra pair of hands, eyes and ears. If we call for a little extra help, it is good to know that there are parents willing to assist!

Becoming a Volunteer Leader in Scouting

Most Leaders in Scouting are adults responsible for the delivery of the Youth Program. These Leaders undertake fun activities with young people, usually on a weekly basis. As a Leader of Youth, you work with your team to support young people learn new skills through the Scout method. This means that young people lead and the adults support.

Delivering the Youth Program can be very rewarding! Plus, Scouting gives you access to accredited training to support you on your journey.

Leaders of Youth told us what they enjoy about their experience:

• You get to meet such a diverse group of people through Scouting.
• Scouting teaches a sense of community.
• Just get up and out into nature and fresh air!
• The more energy that you put in, the most you get out of it!
• Scouting is one big family.

Learn new skills, enjoy adventure, and meet new friends while making a difference to young people in your community.

Check it out. No experience required. It’s life-changing!

For further information please contact:

• Chris Ind – S.A. Lone Scouts, District Commissioner dc.lones@sa.scouts.com.au
• Lee-Anne Whitehead – S.A. Lone Scouts, Group Leader leeanne.salonescouts@gmail.com
• or contact Scouts SA – hq@sa.scouts.com.au.