Tag: adults

Reflections

Most scouts troops fail not because there is a lack of youth but because there is a lack of willing adult volunteers. There are many strands to unpick in that simple statement. One of the things that scouts has done and continues to do badly is sell the benefits to adults of being a volunteer. …

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Rovers

Rovers is the fourth and final component of Scouts South Africa’s youth programme (following on from Meerkats, Cubs and Scouts), specifically designed for young adults who have not yet reached their 30th birthday. The purpose of Rovers is to provide encouragement for the self-training of young adults in Citizenship and Service, encourage members to pursue …

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About Scouting for Adults

The Scouters are the adults that volunteer to run the Group on an ongoing basis.  They all have other lives but give their time and expertise to ensuring that the scouts have a great experience at scouts. Not only must a program be produced and run every Thursday evening but weekend activities must be planned, …

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