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What is the Scout Fellowship?

Lesley – Fellowship member

“When my son joined Cubs, the parents were asked whether they could help out. I felt Scouting was giving so much to my son that the least I could do was give something back. That was 23 years ago and since than I have been on the Group Executive helping with fundraising, a Beaver and Cub Leader and am now involved in the Fellowship.

My Scouting experience and the skills it has given me (organisation, book keeping and administration) are included on my CV. This has always been looked upon favourably by potential employers and I feel this has given me an edge against other candidates.

As part of my Fellowship role I support the District at events such as swimming galas. However, we also meet socially and go out for meals or to the pub and bowling. It is nice to have such a great network of friends as well as feeling like I am helping young people develop the skills they will need for later life.

It is a group of adults who have one thing in common - a wish to support Scouting. A Scout Fellowship welcomes men and women of all ages, interests and backgrounds. There is no need to have been involved in Scouting or Guiding before, all that is required is a willingness to give some of your time to Scouting. In return you will make friends and be able to join with others doing whatever you decide. A Scout Fellowship has its own social and activity programme.

The aim of the Scout Fellowship is to "Provide Active Support", with the emphasis being very much on supporting the youth programme in an active manner, at all levels of the Association from the local Scout Group to National level.

So what do we mean by "Active Support"?

Active Support encompasses the talents of the Scout Fellowship of all ages and abilities, whether it is physical, mental, geared to a particular technical skill or general support. It could be as a badge examiner, a Training Adviser to new leaders, catering for courses, running pioneering courses, assisting with hill walking, rock climbing etc. We all have something to offer as far as supporting Scouting is concerned whatever our age or ability.

In fact, active support means just about anything!

The Scout Fellowship is a large part of the 'backbone' of the Scout Movement - supporting the young people and voluntary leaders wherever help is required. The key to our success is our flexibility - we're here to help.

How do I join The Scout Fellowship?

If you want to actively support Scouting by joining the Scout Fellowship, we will give you details of Scout Fellowships near you if you fill in this form.