Volunteering. It’s #GoodForYou.

Volunteering’s not just about giving back – it goes both ways. It improves your wellbeing, gives you skills for the future, and helps you make new friends (and memories).

Volunteering’s not just about giving back – it goes both ways. It improves your wellbeing, gives you skills for the future, and helps you make new friends (and memories).

All our activities are run by volunteers, who might join us because they want to: 

  • Try something new
  • Make friends 
  • Spend time with their children – or gain experience with young people
  • Do something good for their community and themselves
  • Keep their bodies and brains active and happy – whether that’s by scaling mountains, sharing skills or serving tea 

All end up making a huge difference to young people’s lives – gifting them with skills for life, and learning a whole lot about themselves along the way.

What can I do at Scouts?

Whether you want to work with young people directly or help behind the scenes, there’s something for everyone at Scouts.

Check out what volunteers do >

Explorer Scouts – Team Member

When: Thursday evenings during term time Where: Holgate, YO24 4AE Open Volunteer Spots: Unlimited

At the beating heart of our programme, we need Team Members. By becoming an Explorer Team Member, you’ll join our amazing and strong-minded young people and help them along their scouting journey. Most importantly, you’ll have fun. Discovering the world. Thinking big. Survival skills. We could go on and on! Anything to do with the…Find Out More

Admin Support

When: flexible, in your own time Where: at home, remote, York Open Volunteer Spots: 6

Just as important as leading the young people is supporting the adults who do so. You can be sure that your support will help to maximise the potential for the Scout Group to have a hugely positive impact on its young members. Such support releases the leaders to do what they do best. If you…Find Out More

Scout Leaders/Helpers

When: Wednesday, Thursday or Friday evenings during term time Where: Holgate Open Volunteer Spots: 3

At the beating heart of our programme, we need Team Members. By becoming a Scouts Team Member, you’ll join our amazing and strong-minded young people and help them along their Scouts journey. Most importantly, you’ll have fun.  Discovering the world. Thinking big. Survival skills. We could go on and on! Anything to do with the…Find Out More

Squirrel Scout Leaders/Helpers

When: Mondays 5 – 6pm at St Paul’s Church, or Saturdays 9 – 10am at Acomb Primary School. Where: Holgate Methodist Church, Acomb Road, York, YO24 4AE Open Volunteer Spots: Unlimited

Squirrels is made up of young people aged 4–6, led by an adult Squirrels leader. Other adult volunteers are on hand to supervise activities, share their skills and keep everyone safe. Squirrel leaders are nicknamed after characters from nature, books or films.  Squirrels is a great age range to volunteer with as a leader/helper. Working…Find Out More

Cub Scout – Team Members

When: Monday, Wednesday or Friday evenings during term time Where: Holgate Methodist Church or Acomb Primary School, Acomb Road, York Open Volunteer Spots: Unlimited

At the beating heart of our programme, we need Team Members. If you’re passionate, practical, and proud to be inclusive, then being a Cubs Team Member is perfect for you.    Do you hear that? Those distant howls of laughter and yells of excitement? No, it’s not the sound of animals. It’s coming from your local…Find Out More

Beaver Scout Helpers

When: Monday, Wednesday or Friday early evening during term time Where: Holgate Methodist Church, Acomb Road, York, YO24 4AE Open Volunteer Spots: Unlimited

At the beating heart of our programme, we need Team Members. Our Beavers Team Members break the mould and create bold environments for their Beaver Colonies to grow, play and explore. Gingerbread baker? Den-maker? Whatever your skills, we want you to join the adventure and help our eager six to eight year old Beavers gain…Find Out More