Introducing our new Deputy UK Youth Commissioner for Programme

He’ll join Alex Harvey (DUKYC People) in supporting our UK Youth Commissioner, Ollie Wood, as we continue to work towards our strategic objectives, support over 550 Local Youth Commissioners and launch the new YouShape Award for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers.

Ollie started his Scouting journey at the age of 10, where through Scouts and Explorers he was given the opportunity to shape and lead his own experiences, sparking his passion for youth shaped scouting.  At the age of 18 Ollie was made Suffolk Scout’s first ever County Youth Commissioner, a role he has held for the past four years. He has worked hard to build a team and embed youth shaped scouting at all levels through the County, whilst maintaining his role as a Beaver Scout Leader.

Ollie loves international scouting and, after attending the World Scout Jamboree in Japan and expeditions to South Africa as a participant, he became the youngest UK Unit Leader with Suffolk’s Unit at the World Scout Jamboree last summer in North America.

Professionally, Ollie works in a secondary school, and attributes his personal development and successes to his time in Scouts.

UK Youth Commissioner, Ollie Wood, says “I am really excited to have Ollie on the team, confusing as sharing a name may be. He has done a wonderful job in his County and I am very pleased that across the UK we will benefit from Ollie’s energy, enthusiasm, creativity and his rich experience in the Youth Commissioner role. It has been brilliant to see the positive benefits of having Ollie in post in Suffolk, and I know he will do a fantastic job in this role!”