Volunteering at 3rd Epsom Scout Group
Every adventure at 3rd Epsom Scout Group is made possible by volunteers. Whether it’s helping young people learn new skills, maintaining our headquarters, organising fundraising events or supporting behind the scenes, every volunteer makes a real difference. The good news is that volunteering is flexible. You don’t need previous Scouting experience, specialist skills or lots of spare time. Whether you can help every week, once a month or just occasionally, we’ll help you find a way to get involved that suits your interests, experience and availability.
Why volunteer?
Volunteering with Scouts is a rewarding way to:
- Help young people develop skills for life.
- Meet new people and become part of your local community.
- Learn new skills and gain valuable experience.
- Share your own hobbies, interests or professional expertise.
- Make a lasting difference to young people in Epsom.
Many of our volunteers started as parents or carers who simply wanted to lend a hand for a few evenings. Others joined because they enjoyed Scouts when they were younger or wanted to give something back to their community.
How you can help
There are many ways to volunteer with 3rd Epsom, you can volunteer in whatever way suits you.
- Help at Beaver, Cub, Scout or Explorer meetings
- Support camps and day trips
- Share a professional skill
- Help with fundraising and events
- Join the Trustee Board
- Help maintain our headquarters and grounds
Whether it’s every week or just a few times a year, every contribution makes a difference.
Help at meetings
Support our section teams by:
- helping run games and activities
- assisting with crafts and practical projects
- encouraging young people during badge work
- supervising small groups
- supporting outdoor activities.
You don’t need to plan programmes or have previous experience, we’ll provide guidance and support.
What you’ll get
As a volunteer you’ll:
- make a real difference to local young people
- meet new people
- learn new skills
- receive support and training
- become part of a friendly team
No previous experience is needed.
Keeping everyone safe
Keeping young people safe is everyone’s responsibility. Volunteers receive the appropriate Safety and Safeguarding learning and, where required, complete a DBS check before taking on their role.
Interested?
If you’d like to find out more about volunteering with 3rd Epsom Scout Group, please get in touch. We’ll be happy to answer any questions, explain the different opportunities available and help you find a role that fits your time, interests and experience. Together, we can continue giving local young people the adventure, friendship and skills they need to thrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. Most of our volunteers have never been involved with Scouts before. We’ll provide all the support and learning you need, and you’ll be volunteering alongside experienced members of the team.
It’s entirely up to you. Some volunteers help every week, others once a month, a few times a year, or simply on camps and special events. Every contribution makes a difference.
Absolutely. Many of our volunteers are parents or carers who started by helping with their own child’s section and stayed because they enjoyed it. You can volunteer in your child’s section or elsewhere in the Group.
No. Many volunteers choose to wear Scout uniform if they’re regularly involved in delivering activities, but it isn’t required for every volunteering role.
Every volunteer receives a warm welcome and support from experienced volunteers. You’ll complete the required Growing Roots learning, including Safety and Safeguarding, and can access additional learning whenever you’d like to develop new skills.
Many volunteer roles require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to help keep young people safe. If your role requires one, we’ll guide you through the process and there is no cost to you or us.
That’s perfectly normal! Every volunteer brings different skills and experiences. Whether you enjoy organising, practical jobs, administration, working with young people, fundraising or simply lending a hand when needed, we’ll help you find a role that’s right for you.
Yes! We always welcome friends, partners and family members volunteering together. Many of our volunteers joined because someone they knew invited them along.
Ready to Get Involved?
Whether you can spare an hour a month or would like to become a regular member of our volunteer team, we’d love to hear from you.