join our group

If there is available space the Group will allow a young person (“YP”) to join in order of priority as follows:

1. The YP is already a Scout and is “moving on” to the new section or transferring from another group (Beavers to Cubs, Cubs to Scouts etc..) with written approval from their previous GSL.

2. The YP is female as we are trying to equalise the number of females to males in our group.

3. The parent/carer joins as a Scout member and PROMISES  to help out at least 4 times a term. The YP is moved to the priority waitlist and the chances of joining increases.

4. In all other instances the YP is placed on the standard waitlist and the vacancy is reviewed on a termly basis.

5. We do not operate a sibling policy (we assess all applications individually)

If a parent/carer does not respond to our email invitation or attends for the entirety of the 4 week challenge then the YP is put back on the waitlist and another one is immediately chosen to fill the vacancy. If after two attempts we shall delete the application completely. There will be no reinstatement in the queue position once this has happened.   

As we have said before, a young person (“YP”) sees their parent in a totally different light as a adult member and they will be so proud that mum/dad is part of the Scouting movement.

Any talents and skills that you have is appreciated by us and this can be anything from knowing how to clean/cook/tidy; handy with your hands or being a computer wizard! We can make use of your skills in many ways!

We hope that parent promises will be honoured as it helps to share the workload amongst the volunteers. If the PROMISE  is broken, so will the trust and may ask the family to leave.

We have a long waiting list of eager joiners who would like to have the opportunity join this fantastic group and we have to fair to all.