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What has changed?
Before May 2015 After May 2015
• Network was a County
provision
• County Network
Commissioner
• Network Leader
• Yearly membership fee
• Programme completely
down to members and
leaders.
• Network is a District
provision
• ACC Scout Network
• District Scout Network
Commissioner
• Programme Coordinator
• No annual subscription
• Project based programme
District Network
• Automatic on boarding from Explorer scouts.
• Part of the District family.• Free to join pay to play.• Connect with members
locally to engage in local projects
• Every 18-25 year old is a UK Scout Network Member.
• Your only Network or one of a few
• Flexible – join in at a time and place that suits you.
• Home to the bigger projects and a chance to connect with the 20,000+ other 18-25 years old in Scouting in the UK.
UK Scout Network
Options for 18-25 year olds in Scouting
You might be a:•Section leader•Scout active support member•Adult volunteer•Scout Network member•But did you know you are all Scout Network members?
Benefits of the Scout Network for 18-25
Members•Shape and participate in life-changing adventurous, international and community projects.
•Develop valuable teamwork, leadership and life skills.
•Join free. Connect with 20,000+ others. Participate at a time, place and pace that suits you.
•Chance to gain top awards as well as virtual badges on our brand new digital platform.
Benefits of the Scout Network
for Commissioners•More volunteers
•More QSA and other top awards
•Support for development of Scouting in the District
•We know that when young adults have the opportunities
to shape and participate in an attractive programme
focussed on top awards and engaging projects there is a
greater likelihood of them volunteering
Benefits of the Scout Network
for Explorer Scouts
•Ability to continue Scouting in the District.
•Greater programme shaped by young adults focussed on
Adventure, International and Community.
•Recognition of participation via awards and virtual badges.
Benefits of the Scout Network
for Section Leaders•Scout Network members may wish to engage
with your section for one of their projects.
•Additional members in the District with
various skills including holding permits.
• Scout Network Members may also hold other
leadership or membership roles.
How does the programme work?
• Fit under the three pillars:–Adventure, Community, International
• Completed by the members with support from the District Scout Network Commissioner and programme coordinator/s.
Scout Network Projects
Leadership
Teamwork
Life Skills
Example:
Bivi building.
Plan an activity to sleep in a bivi bag next to a local landmark, for
example a haunted house, etc.
Cost: £0 – just any associated cost there may be with equipment or
sleeping over.
Example:
Bivi building.
Plan an activity to sleep in a bivi bag next to a local landmark, for
example a haunted house, etc.
Cost: £0 – just any associated cost there may be with equipment or
sleeping over.
Example:Explorer belt trip to Iceland.Cost: ca £2000.
Impacts: developing members planning and map skills. Build confidence and
leadership skills within members to achieve an award in Scouting. Experience
Icelandic culture to gain a deeper understanding. Develop relationships with
Scouts from another country.
Example:Explorer belt trip to Iceland.Cost: ca £2000.
Impacts: developing members planning and map skills. Build confidence and
leadership skills within members to achieve an award in Scouting. Experience
Icelandic culture to gain a deeper understanding. Develop relationships with
Scouts from another country.
District Scout Network: Adventure Projects
Example:
Work with a local charity providing support for elderly
residents.
Costs: travel expenses.
Impacts: community cohesion better established.
Develop an understanding between generations.
Example:
Work with a local charity providing support for elderly
residents.
Costs: travel expenses.
Impacts: community cohesion better established.
Develop an understanding between generations.
Example:Work with a local community group to improve the environmental impact of the local area.
Phases of Project could include:-Make contact with a community group in the UK-Check to see if The Scout Association has an community impact partner -Plain training weekends and fundraising events-Source resources needed for projectCost: ca. Personal Expenses
Impact: positively contribute to local communities, developing an understanding of the concerns of the local area. Learn about team management. Form valuable relationships among Network team and with the community groups.
Example:Work with a local community group to improve the environmental impact of the local area.
Phases of Project could include:-Make contact with a community group in the UK-Check to see if The Scout Association has an community impact partner -Plain training weekends and fundraising events-Source resources needed for projectCost: ca. Personal Expenses
Impact: positively contribute to local communities, developing an understanding of the concerns of the local area. Learn about team management. Form valuable relationships among Network team and with the community groups.
District Scout Network: Community Projects
Example:Work at a school in Ghana to help to teach pupils
simple British songs, games, and language.
Phases of Project could include:
-Make contact with school in Ghana and plan the
trip-Plain training weekends and fundraising events
-Book flights and accommodation
-Check immunisation, medications and travel
advice that might be required
-Identifying support material to you complete the
project
Cost: ca. £2,500
Impact: positively contribute to communities in
Ghana, developing an understanding and respect of
the culture. Learn about team management. Form
valuable relationships among Network team and
with the community in Ghana.
Example:Work at a school in Ghana to help to teach pupils
simple British songs, games, and language.
Phases of Project could include:
-Make contact with school in Ghana and plan the
trip-Plain training weekends and fundraising events
-Book flights and accommodation
-Check immunisation, medications and travel
advice that might be required
-Identifying support material to you complete the
project
Cost: ca. £2,500
Impact: positively contribute to communities in
Ghana, developing an understanding and respect of
the culture. Learn about team management. Form
valuable relationships among Network team and
with the community in Ghana.
District Scout Network: International Projects Example:
Japanese Evening.
Activities to include:-Sampling Japanese cuisines-Learn simple origami and use skills to create more complicated itemsCost: £5 per person to cover resources.Impact: appreciation of other cultures, gain a deeper understanding of the values and traditions of Japanese culture. Increase team work and communication skills.
Example:Japanese Evening.
Activities to include:-Sampling Japanese cuisines-Learn simple origami and use skills to create more complicated itemsCost: £5 per person to cover resources.Impact: appreciation of other cultures, gain a deeper understanding of the values and traditions of Japanese culture. Increase team work and communication skills.
Top Awards
A big focus for us is to encourage members to achieve the big awards, Queen Scouts Award, Scouts of the World Award and
Explorer Belt.
What’s Next?
Scout Network Information
• Scouts.org.uk – members resources/network• Prepared Microsite prepared.scouts.org.uk• Follow UKSNCs @UKScoutNetwork
Any Questions?