From the County Lead Volunteer

Scouts First Response – Top Up & Consolidation Sessions Scouts First Response is the mandatory first aid training required for adult volunteers across Scouting. In addition to completing the full course (Module 10), there are Top Up and Consolidation sessions designed to help volunteers stay compliant. First Aid Top Up Session The Top Up session is for volunteers who already hold a valid First Response certificate but need a short refresher to meet the First Response guidance First Response Consolidation Session The Consolidation session is designed to reinforce learning after completing First Response training or to support volunteers who want extra practice. This typically follows the Hampshire Online module. The courses we have are listed below: S couts First Response Consolidation Session Thursday, 5 February 2026 19:30 Online https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981047016956?aff=oddtdtcreator Scouts First Aid Top Up session Thursday, 12 February 2026 20:00 Online https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981047782245?aff=oddtdtcreator Scouts First Response Module 10 Sunday, 22 February 2026 09:00 Manby https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981041338973?aff=oddtdtcreator Scouts First Response Module 10 Saturday, 28 February 2026 09:00 Lincoln https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981046153373?aff=oddtdtcreator Scouts First Response Consolidation Session Thursday, 5 March 2026 19:30 Online https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981047673921?aff=oddtdtcreator Scouts First Aid Top Up session Thursday, 12 March 2026 20:00 Online https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981047782245?aff=oddtdtcreator Scouts First Response Module 10 Saturday, 18 April 2026 09:00 2nd Stamford https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981046486369?aff=oddtdtcreator Scouts First Response Module 10 Sunday, 31 May 2026 09:00 Altham Terrace https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981373701077?aff=oddtdtcreator Scouts First Response Module 10 Saturday, 20 June 2026 09:00 7th Grantham https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981373765269?aff=oddtdtcreator Scouts First Response Module 10 Sunday, 25 October 2026 09:00 Manby https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981048749137?aff=oddtdtcreator

Recruiting Leaders was identified by GLV’s as the most challenging part of their role, acting as a blocker to growth of sections, and one which is becoming more difficult. In response County are offering to support projects identified by you with paid expert help. This will include paid advertising through social media and professional part time support staff paid for by County to make your project a success and support to start or expand sections. We also hope to recruit local volunteers who are interested in recruitment and growth to join in the training provided by HQ to help support the project and once the project is complete, be able to continue using the skills locally. To maximise the use of the funding we are hoping to identify a number of posts located near the projects to minimise travel costs. This is your opportunity to put forward a project for your Group/ District for consideration. You will need a well-defined project, give some background as to what you have already tried/achieved, the support you can give your project as volunteers, and the project outcomes you are hoping to achieve. We will scope the project with clear timelines, define and agree the project outcomes with you, and identify the professional who will support you. We are hoping to start this project in March 2026. If you want to be considered either for a project, part of the volunteer support team to be included in the HQ training, or you want to be considered for the part time fixed term paid roles, please email me at malcolm.moore@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk Census 2026 Thankyou for completing the annual Census. County and Region will review the figures to identify areas that require support and we will be in touch with District Leads to discuss their plans for development. Volunteer champion Some Districts have identified a lead for Volunteer Development but we are hoping to develop teams in every District that will support best practice in the volunteering process of recruitment, welcoming, induction, and encouraging Learning. If you would like to be considered as a volunteer champion please email me malcolm.moore@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk No obligation.

There are still 3 spaces available at the course on 7 th March at Earlsfield Rd HQ Grantham for any leaders who would like to learn soft fencing., This is a course taught by GB fencing and certificated by them to allow leaders to run soft fencing for scouts. It is a single day course costing £40 pp.  Please contact Carolyn.Greig@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk if interested

International Pen-Pal Scheme: I’m very excited to announce the launch of our International Pen-Pal scheme, working with the youth team from British Scouting Overseas. This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to get involved with globalising their scouting journey in an accessible and inclusive way. Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QyFEsSceqkGXT_kCaIBQ3tMpbnNAbK1PkS_VErTBfbBUNDJTN1JMMUlLVlUzNDA4SDI5M1IyTVlLTC4u&origin=QRCode

Are you looking at working towards your nights away permit? Are you looking at running over night experiences? Then look no further we have the course for you We have two dates this year, Weekend of the 8th may to 10th May 2026 Weekend of the 18th September to 20th September 2026 The course consists of · How to plan and run a safe experience, including the skills and knowledge of the documentation required to run the events · Roles and responsibilities planning and during the event · Campsite skills and knowledge The course costs £50 per person this includes all camp fees and meals To book on please email: secretary@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk

LINCOLNSHIRE YOUTHSHAPERS FUNRUN Save the date! The Youthshapers are organising a charity funrun on Saturday 18 th April. Beavers and Cubs session in the morning, followed by Scouts and Explorers in the afternoon.  More details to follow - keep an eye out for booking links and adverts.