Volunteering! - Bucket Loads of Adventure
Author: Richard Harvey
Published: July 29, 2014
A group of young Scout leaders have teamed up to organise a combination of water and land-based activities to highlight the need for more adult volunteers.
The Gainsborough area team of three took a group of 20 teenage boy and girl Scouts to the Girton Sailing Club near Newark.
Activities on offer included dinghy sailing, kayaking, open canoeing, power boating, archery, Scout skills and hiking.
Part of the drive to encourage the Scout Association’s 2018 Vision, young Scout Leaders Adam Middleton, 27, from 6th Gainsborough Sea Scouts, William Baldock, 23, from 14th Gainsborough Scout Group and Daniel Price, 26, of 1st Willingham Scout Group worked together to run the camp.
It followed their decision earlier this year to step up to lead the planning of the year's water activities programme and new adventurous activities for young people in the Gainsborough district.
And it was an introduction to courses run by both the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and the British Canoe Union (BCU).
But more volunteers are needed across the county to run the Scout programme in Lincolnshire.
Fourteen-year-old Scout Jack Bradley said: "This is one of the best camps we have ever had.
"Whilst developing our own skills on the water to the next level, the trust our leaders have in us has allowed us to help develop the younger Scouts, both on and off the water."
Lincolnshire Scouts' county commissioner Robin Wright said: "It's fantastic to see young Scout leaders working together to organise and deliver opportunities for young people to experience adventurous activities.
"The Scout Association’s adult training scheme is nationally recognised by the Institute of Leadership and Management."
The Gainsborough area team of three took a group of 20 teenage boy and girl Scouts to the Girton Sailing Club near Newark.
Activities on offer included dinghy sailing, kayaking, open canoeing, power boating, archery, Scout skills and hiking.
Part of the drive to encourage the Scout Association’s 2018 Vision, young Scout Leaders Adam Middleton, 27, from 6th Gainsborough Sea Scouts, William Baldock, 23, from 14th Gainsborough Scout Group and Daniel Price, 26, of 1st Willingham Scout Group worked together to run the camp.
It followed their decision earlier this year to step up to lead the planning of the year's water activities programme and new adventurous activities for young people in the Gainsborough district.
And it was an introduction to courses run by both the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and the British Canoe Union (BCU).
But more volunteers are needed across the county to run the Scout programme in Lincolnshire.
Fourteen-year-old Scout Jack Bradley said: "This is one of the best camps we have ever had.
"Whilst developing our own skills on the water to the next level, the trust our leaders have in us has allowed us to help develop the younger Scouts, both on and off the water."
Lincolnshire Scouts' county commissioner Robin Wright said: "It's fantastic to see young Scout leaders working together to organise and deliver opportunities for young people to experience adventurous activities.
"The Scout Association’s adult training scheme is nationally recognised by the Institute of Leadership and Management."
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Welcome to the latest edition of the Lincs County Bulletin. This is issued on the first Friday of each month. The bulletin will be sent to all adults registered on My Membership and distributed widely. To submit material for the bulletin please email howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk . Download as a PDF View historic Bulletins In this issue: From the County Lead Volunteer Brew It Forward Winners Announced! Chill Out - Groups and Staff Lincs Fest - Bookings open Inclusion Survey Join the Support Team New Lead Volunteer for Sleaford Needed From the County Youth Lead William Swift - Chief Scout’s Unsung Hero Award Winner Safety training Vacancies in County Section Support team National Scout Archery Competition
Congratulations to William of 7th Grantham for being 1 of 20 unsung heroes to receive an award from Chief Scout Dwayne Fields
World Scout Jamboree Leader Applications
☕ Brew it Forward – Nominate a Volunteer for a Well-Earned Cuppa!
Welcome to the latest edition of the Lincs County Bulletin. This is issued on the first Friday of each month. The bulletin will be sent to all adults registered on My Membership and distributed widely. To submit material for the bulletin please email howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk . Download as a PDF View historic Bulletins In this issue: From the County Lead Volunteer Brew it forward! Chill Out Membership System Programme Team Youth Shaped Safety Making plans for the future New Lead Volunteer for Sleaford needed Poacher 2026 Jamboree and County Internationals
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Adam Jacklin will be stepping down from his role as District Lead Volunteer for Sleaford District on 4 November 2025. As Adam prepares to step down as District Lead Volunteer for Sleaford this November, I would like to take the opportunity to offer my thanks for the energy, dedication, and leadership he has brought to the role. Adam has been a driving force behind many positive developments within the District, always bringing a thoughtful and steady approach to everything he does. Throughout his term, Adam has consistently put young people at the centre of our work. His collaborative style has helped build strong teams and foster a real sense of community among our volunteers. Whether supporting events, shaping strategy, or mentoring others, Adam has been generous with his time and tireless in his commitment to the values of Scouting. While Adam is stepping back from the DLV role, I know his involvement with the District and County will continue. I look forward to seeing the next chapter of his Scouting journey and extend our warmest thanks for the significant contribution he has made over the years. We are looking a new District Lead Volunteer roles for Sleaford District. As a result we are now recruiting for its next inspirational volunteer (or team of volunteers) to lead Sleaford District. Please click to download the pack which contains detailed information about the role as well as 2 application forms which volunteers can use to either express their interest in the role or to nominate someone else for consideration. We would love to hear from you if you would like to apply or if you would like to find out more information about the role. The deadline for all applications is 1 July 2025. Interviews will be held in July. Please contact malcolm.moore@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk or howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk if you have any questions. The application form and more information about the role is enclosed here . Applications should be sent to malcolm.moore@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk Deadline for Applications: 23:59 1 July 2025
