Become a Scout Volunteer!

The aim of Scouting is to encourage the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development of young people so that they take a constructive place in society as a member of their local, national and international community.

Volunteering with Scouts NSW gives you opportunities to:

• Encourage, mentor and empower young people to be their best
• Contribute to your local community
• Rediscover adventure in yourself
• Involve the whole family in a new adventure together
• Have fun
• Challenge yourself
• Get active
• Learn new skills
• Be appreciated
• Meet people with similar values
• Gain recognised Leadership and Management qualifications
• Travel within Australia and overseas.

There are hundreds of children taking part in Scouting activities every day and they need adult volunteer support to guide them along the way.

Adults members can become leaders in the different sections/age groups: Joeys, aged 5 – 8 years old Cubs, aged 8 – 11 years old Scouts, aged 11 – 15 years old Venturers, 15 – 18 years old Rovers, 18 – 25 years old Group Leader – manages the group, looks over the committee members and the different sections. Committee Member – manages the internal functions of the Group i.e. finance, membership, hall hire maintenance etc.

Leaders are required to undergo a National Police Check and must have a valid NSW Working with Children Check.

1st Rydalmere Scout Group is looking for volunteers to be leaders of youth, youth leaders and adult supporters in the Cub and Scout Sections. Adult Supporter roles include Committee members  Development Officer, Handyman, Fundraiser.