Give young people the skills they need to succeed in life and discover how being part of the Scouting family can be as rewarding for you as it is for them. Volunteering as part of our friendly team is easier than you think. With full support and training you can volunteer on a flexible basis.

Would you like to help children and young people engage in activities to build their skills and confidence and engage in their local community? The participation support volunteer role will assist in providing and supporting activities for young people. This role will involve interacting with young people aged 10 - 18 years via a variety of activities e.g. arts, crafts, DJ workshops and general youth work at our weekly sessions as well as at our National events that happen throughout the year.

You could be involved in supporting people with their physical, skills or volunteering section - you would inspire and support them to work towards personal targets. You might want to supervise expeditions or assist with training the young people to undertake their expedition. The opportunities are many and varied but you will be making a difference to young people in Shetland.

Training is provided as well as PVG (mandatory). There is a need at present for one Cub Scout Section Leader and a Beaver Scout Leader. Prior involvement in Scouts is not necessary but we look for motivated individuals who can help and be helped by an adult team and young leaders. Work is required to plan and run weekly activities in a Scout hall and also outdoors. See the website at www.1ststirlingshirescouts.org.uk

Volunteers will gain new skills around youth issues. They will develop new relationships with young people and adults. Volunteers will have the opportunity to pass on their own skills, which will help them develop more self confidence and self esteem. Volunteers will feel valued as they are asked to participate in team building/celebration volunteers events. They will also become more employable and may gain access to higher education because of volunteering.

There are thousands of possibilities available to you through Girlguiding Scotland. Leadership, skills, challenges and adventures are all found and made whilst with Girlguiding Scotland. There are waiting lists for girls to join Units in the Guides, Brownies and Rainbows because they need more adult volunteers throughout Scotland. Leaders can participate in a whole host of activities and times are flexible, so you can give as little or as much as you like. Most Units meet once a week during term-time. There are loads of other opportunities for you to get involved in during the holidays of weekends, if you wish. Girls and Young women today participate in a wide-range of activities such as DJ-ing, water sports, singing, dancing, arts & crafts and much more. Unit Leaders are given training both 'on the job and through training sessions. For more information visit www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk

Ready to begin your adventure? There are five sections you can join, depending on your age. The activities and opportunities vary but what is the same is that each will empower you to make friends, learn skills and try new things.

You can I help with Scouting whatever your gender, age, abilities and skills. Simply let us know your availability and how you would like to help and we will match this to roles within your local area. You do not need to have a background in Scouting If your child is in Scouting, You could help Many of our helpers and Leaders are parents of our youth Members. This is for a number of reasons including being able to see first hand how Scouting benefits young people and wanting to give something back, being able to spend more time with their child and realising that volunteering for Scouting is enjoyable and teaches them new skills. Speak to your child’s Section Leader to discuss how you might become involved. You can help out on a flexible basis. Whether you can help out once a fortnight, month or term or just at special events or camps, there is bound to be a role you can play. Learn more. Although Scouting is a uniformed organisation, adults in Scouting do not have to wear a uniform. What is the process for joining? There is an application form to fill out which someone in your Group will be able to help you with. For some roles you will be required to meet a small group of people outside of the Group to discuss the role you wish to take on. References are also required for some roles. An enhanced Criminal Records (or equivalent in Scotland or Northern Ireland) check is carried out on all volunteers. Assistant Leader section Assistant Occasional Helper/Parent Young Leader (14-18) Chairman Treasurer Secretary Group Scout Leader District Le

Woodcraft Folk are currently running three groups in Camelon. These are all Elfin groups for children age 6 to 9 ; Carmuirs Elfins runs at Carmuirs Primary School from 3 to 4:30pm on Mondays. Easter Carmuirs Elfins runs at Easter Carmuirs Primary between 5:30 and 7pm on Tuesday evenings. Tamfourhill Elfins runs at Tamfourhill Community Hall between 6 and 7pm on Thursday evenings. Groups meet term time but may organise daytrips and camps in school holidays. Our groups aim to develop children and young people's confidence and awareness of the world. We promote big ideas like equality, co-operation and environmental sustainability through fun activities. We do a wide range of activities including games, craft, exploring nature, bushcraft, drama, discussions and songs. As well as weekly group nights we take part in day events and camps with groups from across Scotland. If you are interested in joining our friendly team of volunteers please get in touch with Clare Ritchie, New Groups Project Co-ordinator by emailing clare.ritchie@woodcraft.org.uk or phoning 07421 745780. We will provide induction information, taster sessions and training opportunities.

We are looking for new volunteers both male and female to help restart our Scout Troop. The Scout Troop will be part of an active Scout Group - together with Beavers (ages 6-8) and Cubs (ages 8-10) ensuring a regular stream of new entrants. We plan to meet regularly on a Friday evening, but will also take part in various activities involving other Scout Troops including Swimming and Camping Competitions, indoor football and "Unihoc". The Troop had a reputation for going camping frequently during