Volunteers Week - Friday
Author: Ellie Compton
Published: June 5, 2020
You don't have to commit to every week, every camp or every fundraiser to be a Scout volunteer.
Occasional helpers are a really important part of our team. When you can't commit to a regular task but can be there 'as and when', especially for the things you like doing, occasional volunteering offers a flexible way to enrich young lives.
Young people wouldn't make it to Scouts without the encouragement, uniform, kit, transport and confidence they are given by their parents and carers. Thanks for being there for them and especially recently, for us too.
The Lincolnshire Scouts website provides lots of information for members but this also gives parents and carers an opportunity to view and see what our volunteers do and how they are supported to bring Scouting to your young people. If you have any questions about content on the website or would like to see particular information made available please do let us know.
Occasional helpers, are just that, people who help out occasionally to make sure Scouts happens. Whether you are the trailer tower, the sandwich maker, the newsletter author or the nominated point of contact for updates during a trip away, your input is invaluable.
Please speak to a local leader or email us
so we can match you with your local group, activity team or support lead.
The most precious resource our volunteers have is time and the more we can give them back, the better off our most prized resource - young people - will be.
If you are an occasional helper you do need a DBS check. At the moment we can't complete the checks but we can invite you to join us and find out what you would like to help with. We just won't leave you with young people who are not your own until that has been completed.
If you are already an occasional helper you may have received recently, or will soon receive, an email from the Scout Association advising you that DBS checks are overdue and non-completion could lead to your membership being suspended.
Please disregard this message and any subsequent reminders. You will not be suspended at this time, even though your DBS has expired.
Unfortunately, it was not possible to reprogram the membership admin system to stop sending these emails but you are assured membership status is secure.
Training is not mandatory for occasional helpers but you might want to have a look at the basics here to get an idea of what Scouts is all about and the safety and safeguarding that we hold as a priority for our members.
You can read the policy that all adults agree to follow for putting the safety of our young people first in The Yellow Card.
During the current period where Scouting cannot happen face to face we have a few unexpected stars of the show - our parents and carers.
We know that it is difficult and some days, instead of not having enough to do you have too much to do with homeschooling, homeworking, caring for others and caring for yourself too. However you help your young person to keep in touch with their Scout friends and keep enjoying their adventures is fantastic.
We don't know yet when we might be able to return to face to face meetings and even when we can, it is likely that digital scouting will also continue for a time. Your support in the meantime is appreciated so much and we'd love your involvement to continue. You'll have seen over this week the different ways our volunteers help us keep your young people busy. You've all got skills to share and we've got just the people for you to share them with.
If you have seen an update about one of our volunteer roles that you think you could do, or you'd like to suggest a way you could help - please email us and let us know and keep an eye on the What can I do to help? area for the things we are particularly looking out for.
Our national scheme to introduce adults into Scouting is the Four Week Challenge. If, while your young person is online, you'd like to suggest an activity or have a go at leading an activity and help the young people join in with you, let your local leaders know. They would love to have input from their families and give them a quick break.
If your group uses Online Scout Manager
(OSM) you might also be able to use the parent portal
to update the records directly and see what your young person has already completed. Lincolnshire Scouts are offering the opportunity for all groups to use OSM and they can add the parent portal locally so ask your leaders whether it is available yet.
We know if you’ve got a child in your care with Additional Needs, doing something new can be scary – for both of you! There’s a lot of flexibility within the Scouts programme to meet individual needs and your local leader can arrange a chat with you to find out more about your child. This isn’t an interview or screening process, it’s simply to make sure we understand your child’s needs and how we can make adjustments to make sure your child will get the most out of Scouts. We appreciate things are constantly changing and you’re welcome to speak to your leader at any time.
Occasional helpers are a really important part of our team. When you can't commit to a regular task but can be there 'as and when', especially for the things you like doing, occasional volunteering offers a flexible way to enrich young lives.
Young people wouldn't make it to Scouts without the encouragement, uniform, kit, transport and confidence they are given by their parents and carers. Thanks for being there for them and especially recently, for us too.
The Lincolnshire Scouts website provides lots of information for members but this also gives parents and carers an opportunity to view and see what our volunteers do and how they are supported to bring Scouting to your young people. If you have any questions about content on the website or would like to see particular information made available please do let us know.
Occasional helpers, are just that, people who help out occasionally to make sure Scouts happens. Whether you are the trailer tower, the sandwich maker, the newsletter author or the nominated point of contact for updates during a trip away, your input is invaluable.
• you don't have to have children in Scouting
• you don't need to come every week
• you don't have to wear uniform or make a promise
• you can pick and choose what you help us with
• you do need to let us know you are willing
• you don't need to come every week
• you don't have to wear uniform or make a promise
• you can pick and choose what you help us with
• you do need to let us know you are willing
If you are an occasional helper you do need a DBS check. At the moment we can't complete the checks but we can invite you to join us and find out what you would like to help with. We just won't leave you with young people who are not your own until that has been completed.
If you are already an occasional helper you may have received recently, or will soon receive, an email from the Scout Association advising you that DBS checks are overdue and non-completion could lead to your membership being suspended.
Please disregard this message and any subsequent reminders. You will not be suspended at this time, even though your DBS has expired.
Unfortunately, it was not possible to reprogram the membership admin system to stop sending these emails but you are assured membership status is secure.
Training is not mandatory for occasional helpers but you might want to have a look at the basics here to get an idea of what Scouts is all about and the safety and safeguarding that we hold as a priority for our members.
You can read the policy that all adults agree to follow for putting the safety of our young people first in The Yellow Card.
During the current period where Scouting cannot happen face to face we have a few unexpected stars of the show - our parents and carers.
We know that it is difficult and some days, instead of not having enough to do you have too much to do with homeschooling, homeworking, caring for others and caring for yourself too. However you help your young person to keep in touch with their Scout friends and keep enjoying their adventures is fantastic.
We don't know yet when we might be able to return to face to face meetings and even when we can, it is likely that digital scouting will also continue for a time. Your support in the meantime is appreciated so much and we'd love your involvement to continue. You'll have seen over this week the different ways our volunteers help us keep your young people busy. You've all got skills to share and we've got just the people for you to share them with.
If you have seen an update about one of our volunteer roles that you think you could do, or you'd like to suggest a way you could help - please email us and let us know and keep an eye on the What can I do to help? area for the things we are particularly looking out for.
Our national scheme to introduce adults into Scouting is the Four Week Challenge. If, while your young person is online, you'd like to suggest an activity or have a go at leading an activity and help the young people join in with you, let your local leaders know. They would love to have input from their families and give them a quick break.
If you don't want to lead the whole group you can certainly lead in your own homes. The programme
and activity ideas
are all available on the Scouts website and the new Staged Indoor Activity
badge is for Scouters and non-scouters so there's opportunity to involve all the young people in the household. Be sure to let your leaders know what you do so they can record it on their badge records.
We know if you’ve got a child in your care with Additional Needs, doing something new can be scary – for both of you! There’s a lot of flexibility within the Scouts programme to meet individual needs and your local leader can arrange a chat with you to find out more about your child. This isn’t an interview or screening process, it’s simply to make sure we understand your child’s needs and how we can make adjustments to make sure your child will get the most out of Scouts. We appreciate things are constantly changing and you’re welcome to speak to your leader at any time.
Thank you for all you do to help young people become the best they can be in Scouts.
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
Module 10 First Response An opportunity to complete your Module 10- First Aid. During the day, you will complete your First Aid training, meaning you'll have all the skills and knowledge to manage an incident and cover basic First Aid. This is a county-run event, but taking place locally, so if you need to complete your first response training soon, now is the ideal opportunity! There are two courses, and they will take place at: 1) Grantham - May 10 Scout Hq, Earlesfield Lane, Lincs, NG31 7NT 0900-1600 Link to Book https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1320058754269?aff=oddtdtcreator 2) Boston - June 15 8th Boston (Wyberton): Tytton Lane East, Wyberton, PE21 7HP 0900-1600 Link to Book https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1320060278829?aff=oddtdtcreator Further dates will be published in due course. Bring a packed lunch Notepad and pen Tea and Coffee provided
Bookings are now open The county over 18s only camp, training and social event is back from 13th - 14th September 2025 at Sudbrooke Park Campsite, Lincoln. The event is running from Saturday 13 September (with activities starting 10am) to Sunday 14 September (Lunchtime) and also the option to just come for the day on the Saturday. Full information and details will be shared with all participants before the event. The cost of the event is £7 for member within Lincolnshire Scouts and £10 for any other member of the Scout Association. All scouters, including Trustee Board members and Helpers are welcome. Cost includes badge, travel mug, access to the event and all activities and tea/coffee/squash facilities throughout the event. Booking Link = https://forms.office.com/e/MgCvcssb19
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 New District Lead Volunteer - South Holland Neurodiversity and Special Education Needs (SEN) support Jamboree and International Save the Date UK Youth Forum Message from the Chief Scout – Awards Earn Extra Money This Summer: Become a Site Lead for a High Ropes Adventure Park!
Bookings open at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bob-beavers-on-boats-2025-tickets-1266630418679?aff=oddtdtcreator
Congratulations to our Good Service Award Recipients
Thursday 8 May is VE Day 80 (Victory in Europe Day). This marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe with the surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allies in May 1945. The day is an opportunity to remember the 450,000 from the UK who lost their lives in the war (including 70,000 civilians) as well as the millions more across Europe and around the world. The event will be marked by commemorative events across the UK. Scouts are invited to light beacons and Lamp Lights of Peace at 9.30pm on Thursday 8 May. If you’re planning to be part of the VE Day Commemoration, you can register your event nationally. You event will be added to the official calendar and a certificate will be issued. Please also let the County Communications tea m know, provide a photo or two plus brief details of the event. The Royal British Legion is also organising events to mark this anniversary, involving veterans from the UK, Commonwealth and beyond. Do one thing: Look out for the VE Day 80 – Scouts for Peace Occasional Badge that can be worn on uniform from May to October 2025. More details on this to follow in the membership email. National VE Day Celebrations – Thursday 08 May 2025 Scouts have been invited to take part in the national VE Day Celebrations, part of which is the special 80th Anniversary concert on the evening of Thursday 08 May 2025. This will take place at the Horse Guards Parade Ground, London. Arrival by 6.30pm and finishing by 10pm. It will be televised on BBC One, but we don’t yet have further details about what will be involved for us. Lincolnshire Scouts has been allocated 10 places for this event (2 adult and 8 young people). Some 10,000 members of the public are expected to attend and we will be part of a wider contingent of 500 Scouts from around the UK and British Scouting Overseas. It promises to be a very special evening, part of a moment in history. Lincolnshire adult volunteers wanting to take part – please respond before Tuesday 25 March 2025 Initially, Howard Nelson -County Lead Volunteer, is looking for two adult volunteers from across the County to lead our contingent of 8 young people of Scout and Explorer Scout age. At this stage, he is inviting expressions of interest from adult volunteers only, to be received by Tuesday 25 March 2025. Candidates will: lead and take responsibility for our contingent, travelling into London, whilst at the event and for the return journey. have section Team Leader or Team Member experience be working with the Scout or Explorer age range (although preferred this is not essential as long as you have experience in either of these sections) If you would to take part, then please let Howard Nelson know by Sunday 23 March and provide the following information: Name Membership number Current role, section, Group / Unit A paragraph about yourself and why you would like to take up this opportunity. Young People wanting to take part – please respond before Friday 04 April 2025 With 8 May being just 8 weeks away, Howard is also seeking candidates from young people wanting to take part. Section Team Leaders in Scouts and Explorers, please talk to your young people about this opportunity at your meetings next week and let Howard know your candidates, by providing the name of the young person(s) initially. If there are too many candidates then it is likely the places will be decided on the basis of ease of transport arrangements or potentially a ballot. The deadline for submission of names is before Friday 04 April 2025. Interested or would like more information? Please reply / get in touch with Howard at howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk.
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 Beavers on Boats - bookings open 1/4/25 at 10am Post 18 Options Session Weekend on the Water Youth Shapers event January 2025 It's time to book on as a staff member at Poacher 2026! NorJam Activity Staff Opportunities Uniform days at external attractions LincsFest - Save the date New membership system
