UK Scouts

Who we are

Join our UK Scouts volunteer team and make a difference

We're the UK's largest mixed youth movement, proudly led by volunteers. Find an opportunity that's #GoodForYou and volunteer today.

Our UK team brings together staff and volunteers to serve the entire movement. With over 300 volunteers supporting us at a UK-wide level, we’re working together to equip young people with the skills they need for life.

Our culture and values

What UK Scouts volunteering is all about

Our UK volunteers play an essential role in making Scouting a success. From shaping strategy to supporting local volunteers, every role contributes to our vision of delivering inspiring programmes that prepare young people for life’s challenges.

Who can volunteer?

We welcome everyone! Whether you’re new to Scouting or have been part of the movement for years, there’s a team for you. Some teams and roles may require prior experience, but we can help you find the perfect fit for your skills and passions.

If you:

- Have a passion for Scouts and love volunteering

- Can inspire and motivate others

- Share our Scout values

- Have creative ideas to make volunteering easier or more impactful

- Enjoy contributing as part of a supportive and caring team

...then UK Scouts volunteering is the perfect opportunity for you!

You’ll thrive in a team where you can see the impact of your work, achieve shared success, and make a lasting difference to young people’s lives.

Why volunteer with UK Scouts?

Volunteering with our UK team is more than just a volunteer role - it’s an opportunity to:

- Be part of a supportive team of volunteers and staff who empower each other.

- Inspire and shape the development of others.

- Build meaningful friendships and a sense of community.

- Contribute to the growth of young people by helping them develop skills for life.

- Tackle exciting challenges that will help you grow and discover new abilities.

Plus, we’ll make sure you’re fully supported in your role. We’ll cover travel and out-of-pocket expenses in line with our expenses policy and do our best to ensure you have a positive volunteering experience.

The benefits of volunteering

Volunteering with Scouts doesn’t just impact young people - it’s a boost for you too! You’ll feel a sense of achievement as you see the positive changes your work makes. Volunteering can enhance your mental wellbeing, and you may even learn more about yourself along the way.

Are you ready to join the adventure?

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Scouts is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace and services to members. This reflects our values of respect, belief, care, cooperation and integrity, where everyone should be treated with dignity at all time. Scouts will take every possible step to tackle all forms of discrimination, inequality, and unfair treatment, whether it’s intentional or unintentional, direct or indirect. Scouts is committed to making sure that all employees have equal access to opportunities and to removing all barriers to inclusion in the workplace.