MEET THE other you.
Volunteering with Scouts is your chance to step into something bigger without leaving your everyday life behind. Support young people, grow your own skills and be part of the adventure.
UNCOVER NEW
possibilities
You are a parent, a partner, a professional…. but there is more to you than your everyday roles. Volunteering with Scouts Queensland is a chance to meet the other you – to explore your strengths, learn new skills and rediscover a side of yourself you may have forgotten or you have not previously had the opportunity to explore.
BE A ROLE MODEL AND HELP
change lives
Whether you are available week on week or less frequently, there are opportunities to volunteer with Scouts and help change lives.
Drive change
Scouting is about fostering personal growth and this journey is built on an engaging youth program that is tailored to individuals.
Each step in a young person’s journey has new adventures and challenges that are built on the skills and knowledge from the previous section.
The experience is adventurous, fun, challenging and inclusive, with connections to the outdoors, opportunities to learn new skills, building friendships and helping create a better world.
Transform lives
Our teams of adult volunteers have fun supporting young people across our five sections:
Joey Scouts (5 to 8 years)
Cub Scouts (8 to 11 years)
Scouts (11 to 14 years)
Venturer Scouts (14 to 18 years)
Rover Scouts (18 to 25 years)
Make a difference
Being a volunteer in Scouting is a rewarding experience that allows you to make a significant impact on young people’s lives.
You will help them develop skills for life and reach their full potential while having fun and creating lasting memories.
EXPLORE YOUR
pathway
While volunteering provides substantial benefits to our young people and to our communities, importantly it also provides significant benefits to our volunteers and can be great fun!
Section Volunteers
Join our team to plan and lead weekly activities in your favourite Section, organise activity days, camps and expeditions, share and learn new skills – from coding to candle making, carpentry to canoeing.
You will work in a team, shaping young people’s lives for the better.
Adult Supporters
Attend regular meetings and activities and assist the Section Volunteers in providing youth members with the best Scouting experience. There are many flexible ways you can get involved and what we need is your energy and enthusiasm to help deliver the best Scouting experience for our young people.
You may have a specialist interest that supports the delivery of the Scouting Program – join one of our specialist activity teams.
Leadership
Scouts has roles in various management type positions from those in charge of local Scout Groups – Group Volunteers, to District Volunteers, Region Volunteers and the Chief’s Team and Branch Headquarters personnel.
All with unique skills and opportunities to shine in their roles and help guide the organisation to continued success.
Parent Helpers
There are micro volunteering opportunities available in Scouts – for those with less available time there is a role for you too.
Help with grounds maintenance, fundraising activities, sausage sizzling and other support roles.
Committee Members
Supporting every successful Scout Group is a team of volunteers organising camps, buying equipment, balancing the finances, organising the catering and managing the social media.
Work as a team in a Group Committee and drive positive change for your local Scout Group.
REAL WORLD
learnings
Personal development and growth in Scouts is not just for young people. We will support you in developing leadership and teamwork skills that translate into study, work and future careers.
You will be required to complete mandatory training in child safety, workplace health and safety and code of conduct and depending on how you volunteer, there will be role specific training provided. However, if you have a specific interest area, there are also training opportunities that can lead to professional VET qualifications.
Learn new skills
No previous experience – no problem, we provide all the training and there are opportunities for you to be supported with further training and qualifications in specific interest areas.
Get outdoors
Step outside and be part of the larger outdoors community. The outdoors is the primary setting for learning in Scouts and it encourages a natural sense of curiosity in young people. You will build positive physical and mental health and activities may focus on outdoor adventure or the environment.
Improve your physical and mental wellbeing
Engaging in volunteer work with Scouts has been shown to reduce stress, combat depression and provide a sense of purpose. You will have the opportunity to foster new social connections and have a sense of belonging within your community. Volunteering makes us healthier and happier!
EMPOWERING SCOUTS SINCE 1908
Scouts Queensland is the States leading youth development organisation, dedicated to empowering young people through adventure, community and leadership.
“Scouting delivers to our communities, resilient young people who have gained leadership experience, are physically active and care for others.”