Scouting in Horsham Weald District has seen another year of growth.
Total membership topped 1000 children, youths and adults at the 2014 census in January.
This is good news for all those who are already involved in Scouting.
The truth is however they are the fortunate ones.
Every week enquiries from parents who recognise the value of Scouting in the lives of young people and want their own children to get the same opportunities have to be turned away because there are not enough adults to help provide the Scouting programme.
We want to do something about this but can't without other adults who want to help develop our young people as effective citizens and leaders for the future.
There are many opportunities for adults to volunteer in Scouting.
It could be as a leader which requires making a commitment to help run a Section (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers) with others on a weekly basis or as a manager bringing work experience and skills to oversee a group of leaders or as a supporter to help ensure the operational and financial viability of a Scout Group or District.
Other skills such as technical, information technology, maintenance, risk assessment and safety, administrative and financial, are all required to ensure the successful delivery of the programme to as many young people as possible.
Working with young people in Scouting is challenging, exciting and rewarding. It offers a values based programme which has long term benefits for our young people and the adults who are involved.
If you would like to know more about how you can get involved in Scouting click the links below.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Scouting for All 2018
Scouting- Get Involved
Peter Scofield - District Commissioner Horsham Weald Scouts
