References
A guide and training clip on how to request, view and manage references
On this page you'll find video guides on how to:
To watch in full screen, double click the video
Start by signing in to scouts.org.uk.
On your welcome page:
1. Click ‘My membership’.
On the left-hand side menu (if you’re using a phone, click the menu button on the top right):
2. Click 'My profile'.
3. Click 'Roles and accreditations'.
4. Click 'My Roles'.
5. Click 'My references'.
On the 'My references' page:
6. Type the 'First name', 'Last name' and 'Email' into the boxes for at least 2 referees.
If you'd like to add a other referees, click 'Add referee' and repeat step 6.
To remove a referee, click 'Remove referee'.
7. Tick the box to confirm you have read and understood the guidance before submitting the references.
10. Click 'Submit'.
A message will appear at the bottom of the screen to confirm your references have been submitted successfully.
To make any changes after submitting the referees' contact details, contact the Scouts Support Centre.
To view the referees' details, repeat steps 1 to 5.
Start by signing in to scouts.org.uk.
On your welcome page:
1. Click ‘My membership’.
On the left-hand side menu (if you’re using a phone, click the menu button on the top right):
2. Click 'Actions'.
3. Click 'Reference requests'.
On the 'Reference requests' page:
4. Click the 'Requestor name'.
On the volunteer's reference request page:
5. Click 'Referee 1'.
6. Select 'Decision' from the dropdown menu.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the other referees, if needed.
7. Type your comments into the 'Approver comments' box.
8. Click 'Approve', or click 'Don't approve' and select an option from the dropdown menu.
9. If you selected 'Unsatisfactory' or 'Ask to resubmit reference(s)', click confirm.
A message will appear at the bottom of the screen to confirm the references have been successfully updated.