Volunteer Expectations & Realities

Volunteer expectations Everyone who volunteers with Scouting within Mersey Weaver is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. You have a right to: accurate information on scouting at local and national level a clear description of the role you…

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The Mutual Agreement

All new appointments within Scouting involve a number of responsibilities and commitments and everyone taking on a new role will have hopes and expectations. Some of these will be realised and some won’t. Therefore, a realistic compromise needs to be…

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Taking Photos

You don’t need written permission to take photographs and in a lot of cases, you could get yourself into a world of agro if you asked for it and were refused! Check your wordings carefully if you are making policy…

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Scout Speak (Glossary)

Lingo Explanation Adventurous Activity Notification (AAN) Whenever taking part in activities of an adventurous nature or which takes place outside of the HQ we ask that you notify the District Commissioner Assistant District Commissioner (ADC) An Assistant District Commissioner is…

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Safety

We are committed to being a leading organisation in health and safety management. Together, we can all help to ensure the health and safety of ourselves and others. This is why you are expected to follow our safety in scouting…

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Safeguarding Young People

We have a clear code of behaviour called ‘Young people first’ also known as the yellow card. You should have a copy but if you don’t please ask your volunteer line manager. This applies to all adults working in Scouting, regardless of…

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Running Activities

Running Safe Activities Activities – the A-Z of Scout Activities will guide you through the planning of running exciting and safe activities for your young people. Programme – get some practical ideas of how to bring safety into your programme. Camping and…

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Risk Assessments

Risk Assessments are essential for every activity whether that be doing crafts in the HQ or parascending at a local airfield. Despite what most people might think, risk assessments are a great enabler for participating in adventurous activities as they…

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Review Process

Most people perform better if they have the opportunity to discuss how they are doing and where they are going from time to time. A review in Scouting is simply an opportunity to look at what has happened since you…

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Reasonable Adjustments & The Parent/Carer Framework

All Scout groups have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to support the participation of young people with additional needs. Developing a positive relationship and working in partnership with parents or carers is key to supporting the successful inclusion of young people…

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