Volunteer with us
Help more children get a place
Our waiting list is long because we need more adults. Every new volunteer means more children can join. You don't need any experience, and you can start small.
Why we need you
Every one of our sections is run by volunteers. The Scouts set a minimum number of adults for every meeting, so the number of children we can take depends on the number of adults we have.
When we're short of helpers, meetings get cancelled and the waiting list gets longer. When we have enough, we can say yes to more families. Even a couple of evenings a term makes a real difference.
Ways to help
Pick whatever suits you. Most people start as a parent helper.
Parent helper
2 evenings a term
Be an extra pair of hands on a meeting night. The leaders plan the evening and you help it run. It's about 3 hours a term, and a great way to see what your child gets up to.
Regular helper
Most weeks, or every other week
Help at one section on a regular basis, working alongside the leaders. As you get more involved, the Scouts give you free training, and some helpers go on to become leaders themselves.
Behind the scenes
Fits around you
Not a "run games in a hall" person? The group also needs a treasurer, trustees and help with kit, fundraising, the website and our Christmas tree sale. A lot of it can be done from home.
Want to see everything? Here's the full list of volunteer roles on the Scouts website.
What to expect
No experience needed
Most of our volunteers had never done anything like it before they started. You'll always be working alongside people who have.
Start small
Try a couple of evenings as a parent helper first. If you enjoy it, there's more you can do. If life gets busy, you can step back.
Free training
The Scouts provide free training for volunteers, much of it online, so you can learn at your own pace.
Checks arranged for you
If your role needs a background (DBS) check, we'll arrange it, and it won't cost you anything.
Tell us you're interested
This isn't a commitment. Leave your details and a leader will get in touch for a friendly chat about what would suit you.
Thank you
We've got your details, and a leader will be in touch soon. We've sent you a copy by email.
Where we meet
Cotham Parish Church, Cotham Rd, Cotham, Bristol BS6 6DR
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Join us
We're always happy to welcome new members. Add your child to our waiting list and we'll be in touch when a place comes up.