Every volunteer in Scouting is required to complete some learning which is tailored to their role. Your learning can help you develop new skills to support you when you’re running your section, managing a dispute or even taking some Cubs out on the water for the first time.
Growing Roots for Everyone
All Growing Roots training takes place online, via your My Learning space on scouts.org.uk. Once you have completed the e-learning module your online training record will automatically be updated within 24 hours.
This is the learning that all new volunteers need to complete within their first six months.
The only people who don’t need to complete this learning are Presidents, Vice Presidents, Non Member – Needs Disclosure, Retired Members and Designated Carers.
- Safety (Note: requires renewal every 3 years)
- Safeguarding (Note: requires renewal every 3 years)
- Creating Inclusion
- Data Protection in Scouts
- Who We Are and What We Do
Growing Roots for Some People
If you’re a Section Leader, having completed the above Getting Started eLearning training, you then progress to attending the below trainer-led courses, all of which need to be completed.
- Delivering a Great Programme
- Leading Scout Volunteers
- Being a Trustee in Scouts
First Response
Although not technically a part of Growing Roots learning, First Response must be completed by some people within 12 months of starting a role.
First Response Theory
Step 1: Participate in this eLearning training, provided by Hampshire Scouts (upon competition, please complete the necessary form and we will be notified).
Step 2: Participate in a follow up online trainer-led session within your District, speak to your District Team Leader (Volunteering Development) to find out more.
First Response Validation
Once you have completed module 10a, we’ll be in touch regarding opportunities to take part in module 10b – a short practical validation of your learning.
Branching Out
Branching Out learning is for when you want to stretch yourself and develop your skills and knowledge.
Some of the Branching Out learning is required if you want to do certain things – like learning for our accreditations. Other learning is there for if, and when, it’s helpful for you.
It covers a wide range of topics, from practical Scouts skills and how to deliver adventurous activities, to how to manage projects and events. Delivery methods vary with some content designed to be delivered face-to-face, in practical skills workshops for example, or as online content on the My Learning digital tool.
You can see what Branching Out will look like by exploring our Learning Tree.
Nights Away
This training supports you to develop the skills necessary to lead the organisation of residential experiences.
Sunday 8 June and Friday 27 June to Sunday 29 June at Tawd Vale Adventure Centre.
Click here to book.
The Wood Badge
The Wood Badge is an international award demonstrating a volunteer’s personal commitment to learning and development with Scouts.
Completing the award is optional and volunteers can choose to work towards it as part of their ongoing development.
To find out more, click here.
Further Information
Questions relating to Adult Training can be directed to your District Team Leader – Volunteering Development; details can be found in our Support Handbook.
