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Volunteering at Scouts is changing to help us reach more young people

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News | 22nd May 2020

Why saying ‘thank you’ is more important now than ever

With Volunteers’ Week just around the corner (1–7 June), our UK Commissioner for People, Amir Cheema, talks about why now’s a great time to think differently about how we recognise those in Scouts who are going above and beyond

News | 22nd May 2020

Travel vs planet

One transatlantic flight emits more carbon dioxide than a year’s worth of driving or eating meat. So, if you love to travel, is it possible to both explore the planet and protect it?

Blogs | 19th May 2020

How we hiked to the Moon, helping people along the way

When COVID-19 hit, we knew we had to do something to support the people affected. This is the story of how we took one giant leap to help.

Blogs | 18th May 2020

A-Z of Scouts for 4 and 5 year olds

A is for Adventure, one of the key themes of the pilot programme.

Blogs | 16th May 2020

How to be grateful

Especially when things are difficult, it’s easy to miss the things we could be grateful for.

Blogs | 9th May 2020

Why play’s good for grown ups too

‘Play is seen as frivolous, a waste of time, something only done in leisure time,’ explains Anthea Moys, performance artist and play facilitator. ‘And so, although we all naturally know how to play, over time, as adults, we forget.’