'My aim is to grow the number of volunteers so we can bring the young people in and reduce the waiting list'
Explorer Dwayne Fields has been named as the UK's chief scout, taking over from Bear Grylls, and spoke to #BBCBreakfast about his key aims for the movement
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Today is World Youth Skills Day. In our blog post, a few Scouts tell us how being in the movement gave them the skills, experience and confidence to stand out at work. bit.ly/3XSYtym
ALT Scouts feel prepared when entering work for the first time. We spoke to Abbie and Aaron about how Scouts has helped their employability.
ALT 'You naturally develop resilience in Scouts since you're exposed to new things. Scouts allowed me to fail, learn from the experience and have another go.
We'll always face barriers and/or rejection in life, especially when applying for jobs.
By learning to be resident, we can make sure these experiences don't stop us.'
ALT 'The world of work is always calling for more employees with soft skills, such as communication, leadership, confidence and more.
They're skills we naturally gain at Scouts - some without even realising. Employers can teach technical and specific skills relevant to the job, but what takes longer to learn are the soft skills, the skills for life.'
Thank you to all our Members across the County 🙏🏻
We appreciate everything that you do to make a difference for our Young People
#devonness#VolunteersWeek2023
This is Volunteers' Week and here's a special message from Chief Scout, @BearGrylls, for all our incredible volunteers, helping young people gain #SkillsForLife
Today we're recognising all the mother-figures in young people's lives, from mums, step-mums, sisters, aunts and grandmas to best friends, volunteers and leaders - we're so grateful for you. 🌸
Many people, young and old work hard to make that everyone enjoys the shows. Please show your support for another great community event and buy some tickets.
Don't hang about. There has been a huge surge in bookings this week and we don't want you to miss out on our amazing 40th birthday celebration.
🎫Get your tickets now🎫
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We have a matinee at 2 and evening show at 7.30. Come along, show your support to the cast & crew in what has been a brilliant community event. We guarantee a great couple of hours of entertainment. 🎼🎵🎶🎹ticketsource.co.uk/plymouth-…
This Founder’s Day, we’re saying a massive THANK YOU to every single one of our volunteers. Whether you help out behind the scenes, run meetings weekly or lend a hand when you can, you make all the difference to our young people. #SkillsForLife
We’re incredibly proud to unveil the King’s Scouts Award: the highest award available to Scouts. Find out how it was developed and why it recognises incredible service, commitment and #SkillsForLife. bit.ly/3Yy8z6Y
Only a month to go before the start of this year's shows. Get you tickets now for an evening for great entertainment for all the family. ticketsource.co.uk/plymouth-…
We were pleased to welcome the Prime Minister of the UK @RishiSunak to the 18th Inverness Sea Scout Group last night, where he met local scouts, volunteers and showed off some excellent marshmallow toasting skills!
ALT UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak toasting marshmallows around a fire with Scouts in Scotland.
We’re so proud to receive HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award.
The award recognises the difference our volunteers make to young people’s lives and the brilliant support Scouts gave communities throughout the pandemic. bit.ly/3VezCCa#PlatinumJubileeQAVS
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Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award
We’re so proud to receive HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award.
The award recognises the difference our volunteers make to young people’s lives and the brilliant support Scouts gave communities throughout the pandemic. bit.ly/3VezCCa#PlatinumJubileeQAVS
ALT An image of The Crown with text reading:
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award
Scouts aged 18 - 25 years old from across the UK volunteered to support everyone in the queue paying their respects to HM Queen in London this week. They've done a wonderful job! 👏
Scouts aged 18 - 25 years old from across the UK volunteered to support everyone in the queue paying their respects to HM Queen in London this week. They've done a wonderful job! 👏
We’re proud that 120 Scouts aged 18-25 from across the UK have volunteered to support everyone who’ll be paying their respects to HM Queen in London this week. Scouts have a long history of supporting the nation and serving our communities: we’re honoured to play our part.