Frequently Asked Questions

We know that new adventures can be scary and overwhelming so we have put together a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to make your joining journey easier!

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Safety & Safeguarding

First Aid Training

Most Adult Volunteers within Scouting are first aid trained.

The following roles are required to pass a first aid training every 3 years:

  • Group Lead Volunteer
  • Section Team Leaders
  • Section Team Members

Activities cannot go ahead without at least 1 first aid trained Adult Volunteer present.

Safety & Safeguarding Training

All Adult Volunteers within Scouting do safety & safeguarding training every 3 years.

Adult Volunteers with Young Person focussed roles (e.g. Section Teams) are required to have an enhanced DBS check through The Scout Association every 5 years - this is the majority of Adult Volunteers within Scouting.

The Yellow Card

The Yellow Card is the Safeguarding Code of Conduct for Adult - it must be followed by all Adult Volunteers within Scouting.

The full details of this can be found on the UK Scouts website.

The Orange Card

The Orange Card is the Safeguarding Code of Conduct for Young Leaders - it must be followed by all Young Leaders within Scouting.

The full details of this can be found on the UK Scouts website.

The Purple Card

The Purple Card is the Safe Scouting: What to do in an emergency card - it must be followed by all Adult Volunteers within Scouting during an emergency.

The full details of this can be found on the UK Scouts website.

What does Scouting cost?

Scout Membership Fees

At 1st Great Wyrley Scout Group, our membership fees are £14.00 per person monthly. This is collected through Online Scout Manager (OSM).

You will not need to pay for the month you start at the Group! For example, if you start in September, you will not start paying until October.

Our membership fees cover our building running costs, consumables and meeting night activities. The fee also covers membership of The Scout Association, which includes member insurance, and critical central functions like safeguarding, vetting, and volunteer services and support.

Activities and Events

Outside of our weekly (term-time) sessions, we offer activities and events like camping, and day trips.

Activities and events are paid for separately, depending on if the Young Person wants to attend; however, we always try to keep our costs to a minimum, and high-cost trips usually allow for multiple payments spread over a payment plan.

Gift Aid

Please allow us to claim Gift Aid on your membership fees as it will increase our income at no cost to you. You can submit or update a Gift Aid declaration in OSM.

Uniform and Badges

Where can I purchase uniform items?

Scout Store is an online shop for everything Scouting!

You can view the range of uniform items by visiting their website at shop.scouts.org.uk

 

Glasgow Scout Shop is an online shop for everything Scouting!

It usually has fast dispatch and delivery too!

You can view the range of uniform items by visiting their website at www.glasgowscoutshop.com

Beaver Badge Locations

Beaver Badge Placement Diagram

Cub Badge Locations

Cub Badge Placement Diagram

Scout Badge Locations

Scout Badge Placement Diagram

Volunteer Badge Locations

Network and Volunteer Badge Placement Diagram

What does Scouting cost?

Scout Membership Fees

At 1st Great Wyrley Scout Group, our membership fees are £14.00 per person monthly. This is collected through Online Scout Manager (OSM).

You will not need to pay for the month you start at the Group! For example, if you start in September, you will not start paying until October.

Our membership fees cover our building running costs, consumables and meeting night activities. The fee also covers membership of The Scout Association, which includes member insurance, and critical central functions like safeguarding, vetting, and volunteer services and support.

Activities and Events

Outside of our weekly (term-time) sessions, we offer activities and events like camping, and day trips.

Activities and events are paid for separately, depending on if the Young Person wants to attend; however, we always try to keep our costs to a minimum, and high-cost trips usually allow for multiple payments spread over a payment plan.

Gift Aid

Please allow us to claim Gift Aid on your membership fees as it will increase our income at no cost to you. You can submit or update a Gift Aid declaration in OSM.

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