Volunteers Section

Wanted: Everyday heroes. Volunteer today.

Adult volunteers (18+) to empower young people.

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Everyday heroes

What we need now are smilers and inspirers, activity planners, all round team players to support our young people. The good news is you shape what you do and decide how much time you give.

Scouts happen when a lot of us give a little (you don't have to be a Scout or outdoors expert to volunteer).
Scouts is needed now more than ever. The pandemic has hit our young people hard, with a big percentage saying it has impacted on their mental health. Having people positive role models to guide the way, and give that extra bit of encouragement is so important in times like these. We help young people step up, speak and find their place in the world. We help them gain skills for life.
We encourage people of all genders, age, race and individual backgrounds, to become a volunteer and help.

What do Volunteers do?

Whether you join us to directly support young people, or behind the scenes, as a volunteer manager, treasurer or fund raiser, we'll match you with a role that suits the skills you have to share and those you'd like to gain. We're talking about tea makers, tidy-uppers and skill sharers. We're talking about mini bus drivers and first aiders. We're talking about students who want to boost their CV, and parents who volunteer so they can spend more time together as a family.

Whatever your skill set, lend a hand for as little or as much time as you can spare, and we promise you'll get more out than you put in. Because whether you're helping a leader to run an activity in the local town hall, organising a night away, or buttering slices of bread for a group of very hungry eleven year olds, no two Scout meetings are the same. The difference you make, though, is always great.

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  • You'll share your skills and experience with young people, while developing yourself
  • You'll have fun and meet new people in your area
  • You'll inspire a generation (and they'll never forget it)
  • You will get a warm welcome
  • Easy access to training and resources online
  • Plenty of support and a great team
How to join us

In the first instance, complete the small enquiry form below or give us a call or email Group Scout Leader.
Lots of young people are waiting to join Scouts, you can make a difference to your and their lives.
If you have any questions about accessibility, it's best to chat with your local leader as soon as possible. By being up front about additional needs or individual requirements from the start. Regardless of skill set or availability, there's an opportunity for everyone to contribute.
We will help with training, you show up and we all muck in, and have some fun along the way.

Download Appointment Forms

You can download forms relating to appointments, along with guidance on their use from Scouts Association website. They include , Adult Information Form, Reference form (RF), ID checking form, Appointment review (AR) form, Cancellation/suspension (CS) form and Young person information form.
Visit the relevant page at Scouts UK.

Enquire about being a Volunteer

Complete and send this form, using the Enquire about being a Volunteer button. We shall get back to you as soon as we can.

Email: Group Scout Leader

229 Sheffield Greenhill Methodist Scout Group
Greenhill Methodist Church
School Lane
Greenhill
S8 7RL

For general enquiries please use the form on our contact page.

* = compulsory information.

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You're in Good Hands.

My volunteer leaders believed in me as a young person.

I want a new generation to learn the skills, friendship and belonging I felt when I needed them most. I want to show that the outdoors is a place for all of us to be at our best, that Scouts is truly open to all.

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We’re excited to announce that Dwayne Fields, adventurer and TV presenter, is the UK’s new Chief Scout

Dwayne’s been appointed as our 11th Chief Scout to lead our half a million young people and adult volunteers for his values, commitment to help young people, and outstanding leadership qualities. During his time as Chief Scout, Dwayne aims to inspire even more young people and adult volunteers to join from all backgrounds. 

Chief Scout Dwayne Fields

 Carl Hankinson, UK Chief Volunteer, says: 'Dwayne already has the respect of thousands of young people and volunteers in Scouts. He’s shown real commitment and kindness to Scouts in communities across the UK. As well as being an inspirational adventurer and TV presenter, he’s able to reach across generations and support Scouts serving more local communities.’

Born in Jamaica, Dwayne came to the UK when he was 6 years old. Growing up in North East London in Stoke Newington, with little access to nature, Scouts offered Dwayne access to the outdoors, new friendships, and opened new horizons.

When he joined as a Cub Scout, Scouts gave him skills, belief in himself and place to belong. Through his determination and support from his Scout volunteer leaders and friends, he set himself on a path to become the first Black Briton to reach the North Pole. He’s passionate about encouraging people from all backgrounds to explore nature, support their communities and be the best they can be.

Dwayne says: ‘I hope my story will encourage others to join our movement. My volunteer leaders believed in me as a young person and taught me to believe in myself. They showed me I could do anything I put my mind to, and others would help me along the way. Now I want a new generation to learn the skills, friendship and belonging I felt when I needed them most. I want to show that the outdoors is a place for all of us to be at our best, that Scouts is truly open to all.’  

Fun facts about Dwayne that you may or may not know 

  • He co-founded the #WeTwo Foundation – aimed at helping young people from underprivileged backgrounds to expand their horizons and find their place in the world.    
  • He’s a seasoned TV host who’s appeared on BBC’s Countryfile, the Disney Channel and many others. 
  • His Channel 5 TV series Endurance: Race to the Pole with Ben Fogle was nominated in the 2024 BAFTA awards.  

Ayesha Karim, UK Youth Lead, says: “I think Dwayne’s going to be an amazing new chief Scout because the bottom line is he absolutely exemplifies what it is to be a Scout. He lives by our values. He is consistently kind to anyone he meets. If you’ve met him before, you’ll know he just takes the time to really get to know you, and also truly talks with so much passion about Scouts.”

Ayesha Karim, UK Youth Lead, and Dwayne Fields

HRH The Duke of Kent, Joint President, says: ‘It gives me great pleasure to pass on my deep-felt congratulations to Dwayne Fields on his appointment as the 11th Chief Scout.  As an explorer, a TV presenter, and someone who has already shown a clear commitment to young people and Scouts, I’m quite sure he will relish his new role.  I wish Dwayne, and all Scouts, every success in the future.’ 

Dwayne says: 'I’m calling for more volunteers to step up and make a difference to young people’s lives across the country.'

Dwayne’s determined to help recruit new volunteers in every community in the UK. If you’re inspired to support young people and join the adventure find out more.