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| What is the Scout Fellowship? The Scout fellowship is a part of the Adult Support Section of the Scout Movement, comprising men and women backing Scouting, its young people and its leaders. The aims and principles of the Scout fellowship are: To provide service and support to Scouting To provide service and support to the wider community To provide social activities for its membership. Organisation Individual Scout Fellowships are formed locally throughout the Country. Most are based in a Scout District, under the authority of the District Commissioner, to assist Scouting in the groups within the District and also at their District and County events. Scout fellowships may also be formed to cover specialised activities, such as Scout campsites, gang shows, water activities, hillwalking, climbing etc. Each Scout Fellowship elects its own committee. Regular meetings can be held to discuss programmes of assistance and social activities. The Work of Scout Fellowships In Scouting: The main objective is for members to undertake a wide range of jobs at Group, District and County level in order to allow leaders to spend more time with our young people in the Beaver Scout, Cub Scout and Scout sections at events such as: Swimming galas Cub sports Sponsored walks Night hikes Group gala days St George's Day parades Typical tasks might be running skills bases, catering, judging competitions, car parking, road safety, first aid, general provision of willing hands. Experienced members (e.g. retired leaders) can stand in on a temporary basis for absent leaders. Members can also assist the Districts by taking up administrative jobs, such as Appointments Secretary, Badge Secretary, Treasurer, and by sitting as members on the various District committees. In the Community: Local and national charities frequently request help in various ways for their fund-raising events. Civic leaders also often ask Scouting for assistance or attendance at civic events held during the year. Scout Fellowship members attending the above events help to promote Scouting to the general public. Social Events: Each Scout Fellowship can compile its own programme of social events for members and their families, such as: Speakers and slide shows Skittle evenings Christmas dinner Theatre trips Outings to places of interest Camping Barbecues Barn dances Benefits The Scout Fellowship provides adults with the opportunity to become connected with Scouting by giving time and active support, either through regular commitment or by responding to calls for help with specific events. Members have access to Scout campsites throughout the country and to Scouting equipment at reduced rates. Scouting enables Fellowship members to use their personal skills and also to develop new skills. The Scout Fellowship enables members to keep in touch with their old Scout friends and to make new friends. All this while having fun too! Membership Membership is open to anyone, male or female, aged 18 or over (there is no upper age limit) who believes that the Scout Movement plays an important and worthwhile role in helping young people. Previous Scouting experience is not necessary. Although the main principle is to provide service and support to Scouting, there is no minimum standard of activity; in fact the Fellowship's unofficial motto is: 'Do what you can, when you can.' Fellowship members do not have to wear Scout uniform. Most Fellowships have T-shirts and jumpers available with the Scout Fellowship badge on them. If a Fellowship member wishes to become a Full Member of The Scout Association, he or she can make the Scout Promise and then be entitled to wear Scout uniform. For information about Scout Fellowships in Leicestershire, please call our County Office on 0116 277 8998 or use our contact page. |
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