The 92nd Nottingham Scout Group is getting bigger, and they are looking for more volunteers.
The Group has a Squirrels Drey (boys and girls aged 4 to 6), a Beaver Colony (boys and girls aged 6 to 8), a Cub Pack (boys and girls aged 8 to 10), and two Scout Troops (one for boys aged 10 to 14 and one for girls aged 10 to 14). They also have an associated Explorer Unit (for young people aged 14 to 18).
Activities the children and young people will take part in range from cooking to high ropes, hiking to laser tag, and rowing to skateboarding (to gain their Street Sports badge). With over 200 activities, there is always something for everyone. The Scout Troops recently visited the National Space Centre as part of their Astronautics and Astronomers badges.
Nargis, lead volunteer for the Group, said: “Being involved with Scouts will help young people learn skills for life. These include independence, leadership, problem-solving, self-confidence, social skills, and teamwork.”
Events planned for 2025 include attending a Pony Day in February, an Iftar event in March, a District Camp in May, and a summer camp.
Chief Scout Dwayne Fields said: “A vital part of my mission is to encourage our Scouts and volunteers to build their skills and find their future, and I’m really looking forward to meeting Scouts in Nottingham. I’d like to say thank you and well done for all that our Scouts do to support their local community. Scouts gives thousands of young people a place to belong and find their place in the world. We give them the skills to succeed and believe in themselves. Scouts gave me belief in myself as a child when I needed it most, and I want others to get the same chance I did. I want us to reach across our communities like Nottingham and welcome in as many young people as we can. I truly believe Scouts is for all. Let’s help volunteers and Scouts from every background to experience the freedom of the outdoors and the friendship we offer.”
The Scout Group is looking for volunteers. If you want to volunteer to work with young people or take on a back-room role, please contact Nargis. The back-room roles include fundraising, event planning, looking after the finances, shopping, and IT skills. Nargis added: “In a recent survey, volunteers said they had improved their life satisfaction, improved their self-esteem, and reduced stress when volunteering with Scouts. They also detailed how proud they were to see children and young people benefitting from the support they provided.”
If you want to know more about your son or daughter joining the Group, or you would like to volunteer, please contact Nargis at nargis.haque-hussain@nottingham-scouts.org.uk
