Information for volunteers
From Chief Scout's Awards and the King Scout’s Award, to Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Scout of the World Award and the Explorer Belt, take a look at our Top Awards for every section.
Being youth shaped is all about young people working together with volunteers to shape, influence, and lead their adventure in Scouts.
Read the different versions of the Scout Promise and find out how to run an Investiture.
We’ve lots of guidance and support for a wide range of activities in Scouts. From kayaking and swimming to hillwalking and climbing, we’ve got you covered.
The Activity Permit Scheme is designed to make sure that all those leading adventurous activities for young people within Scouting have the skills, experience and personal suitability to do so.
InTouch is the system that helps you to communicate at all Scout activities and events, including your weekly meetings.
We work with lots of different partners, such as Go Outdoors and Disney, to support local Scouts. Find out about our current supporters, including member discounts.
Find guidance and ideas to help you deliver Scout activities online. Whether you're doing digital activities, running Young Leader training or meeting virtually with another group.
Discover our activities and resources to help you respond to and learn about international crises.
Make sure you know how to deliver safe activities to adult only groups, where all participants are aged 18 and over.
This directory provides an indication of the classification of waters in the United Kingdom in normal conditions.