Membership
Membership
New to Scouts?
We’re open to all, not just existing members, if you're aged 18 to 25, get started today. It’s free and there is no adult learning required to be a Scout Network member.
How it works
Whether you’re organising a local meet-up or a once in a lifetime trip to the Amazon jungle, it’s all about working together to build new skills, seek out new experiences and make a difference in the world.
Network groups are flexibly run and self-led. Members can create profiles on social media, using the platform to meet others with similar goals and share their progress. Network Members can also work towards a number of Top Awards.
Network Members manage their own journey, organising their own projects with the support of their District 14-24 Team.
Throughout their journey, they might also interact with County volunteers – who assist with Network activity throughout the wider County – and the UK Lead for Scout Network, who oversees Network activity across the whole of the UK.
You can choose where your membership point of Scout Network is. You can choose the District(s) you wish to be part of and this will include the UK Scout Network. You’re not required to have a District membership, you can just be a member of the UK Scout Network.
Scout Network is flexible. As a member you have choice. This means you can be part of which ever District you want to be. If you do not wish to affiliate with any particular district, you can also opt to just be part of the UK Scout Network, which gives you the same great access to the opportunities as every 18-25 year old in the UK. You may also want to check whether your university has a Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO).
Scout Network is flexible. As a member you have choice. This means you can be part of which ever District you want to be. If you do not wish to affiliate with any particular district, you can also opt to just be part of the UK Scout Network, which gives you the same great access to the opportunities as every 18-25 year old in the UK. You may also want to check whether your university has a Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO).
Meeting up with your Network
Local arrangements will vary. Network members don’t necessarily meet every week. Some might meet a few times a year to complete a single project together. Others might dive into lots of different projects at once, or meet locally more regularly. Like any activity in Scouts, choice of venue must be a considered and take into account suitability for the type of meeting and the members that will be attending that meeting.
Finding a group
Your District 14-24 Team is your first port of call. If you don't have a volunteer responsible for Network in your district, your District Lead Volunteer is the next person to ask. For more information on joining, head over to the UK Scout Network Facebook page or the UKSNC Twitter.
Other adult roles
Scout Network members can also hold adult roles. So you can be a Leader and be part of Network.
British Scouting Overseas has one Scout Network for all Districts
If you're part of a British Scouting Overseas District, you're part of UK Scouting and are eligible to join the UK Scout Network.
If you're based in a country which is not a member of British Scouting Overseas then unfortunately you will need to seek out other Scouting opportunities in the country that you reside.
Awards
You can achieve the following top awards, Chief Scout Diamond Award, King's Scout Award, Explorer Belt and Scouts of the World Award.
Digital Network badges can be downloaded from the Scout brand centre.
Check out the awards sectionUniform
Network members wear a stone shirt or blouse with an added Scout Network uniform badge.
Learn more about the uniform
Eventually, it’ll be time embrace your next big adventure. Speak to your District Scout Network Commissioner who will be able to help you explore all the local opportunities available to you.