Finding, appointing and welcoming volunteers

This independent learning is aimed at managers and supporters in scouting.

The total learning time for this resource is approximately 30 minutes.

This learning covers: 

• Describe ways to identify and recruit adult volunteers, taking into account their skills, interests and availability.

• Describe how to manage succession planning and identify the roles that are needed to make local Scouting work effectively.

• Understand the role of induction and training in helping volunteers to gain the skills and knowledge needed to carry out their role effectively.

• Describe the appointment process and their role in making it effective.

Accessing resources within this e-learning

Within this elearning you will find a list of resources to aid your learning. The following links are not accessible within the elearning, please access these specific resources via the links below.

• Recruiting adult volunteers

• Recruiting members of the public

• Recruiting Adults – Generation Evening Item Code Running a Name

• Right People – right roles - resource no longer valid

• The Appointment Process

• Appointment forms

• POR

• Induction

• Learning styles - resource no longer valid

Member resources – these are now found within the 'information for volunteers' section of the national website.

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