The role of a Scout
Adventures Volunteer
Though no two days are the same, a typical day of
volunteering might look something like this:
8.30am - 8.45am: team briefing – we’ll talk through
everything you need to know before your day starts
9.15am -12.15pm: morning activity session – you could be
delivering an activity session with a group of young people,
cleaning a building ready for the next group of guests to
arrive, or working in the shop, reception or kitchen
12.30pm - 1.30pm: lunch break – have lunch with the team
or chill out and relax
1.45pm - 4.45pm: afternoon session – if you’re running an
activity in the morning, you might be doing something
different in the afternoon
5.30pm: finish for the day
6.30pm: some days you might be on duty, meeting visitors
arriving in the evening and assisting anyone who might
need help or guidance. You might be invited to help run
evening activities including campfires and wide games.
Volunteer Programme
Join us
If you’re taking a gap year, having a break from the
world of work and have bags of energy and
enthusiasm, we want to hear from you.
18 or over
You must be aged at least 18 or over when you arrive
in the UK. We can't take volunteers who aren't
already 18 years old when they arrive with us.
Visa and passport:
If you don’t hold an EU passport, you’ll be required to
apply and pay for the following:
• Tier 5 Charity Workers visa (approximately £244,
subject to change)
• Immigration Health Surcharge, as part of your visa
application (approximately £400, subject to change)
• TB test certificate (not all countries require this and
the cost varies, so you'll need to check if this applies
to you).
All International volunteers will need to provide a
Criminal Records Check/Certificate of Good Conduct.
Arrival and departure
S co u t
You're responsible for arranging your own transport
to and from the UK, but we'll collect you from the
airport on set arrival days and take you to the relevant
Adventures
centre for training.
To apply, visit
scoutadventures.org.uk/volunteer
Volunteer
Scout Adventures is owned and managed by The Scout Association reg. Charity numbers 306101
(England and Wales) and Sc038437 (Scotland), working in partnership with Scouts Scotland
(Scottish charity no. Sc017511) Programme
Inspiring generations
Here at Scout Adventures we believe that
amazing things can happen in the great outdoors.
With our expertise in informal outdoor learning,
and world famous Scouting heritage and values,
we have inspired generations of young people to
reach their potential and learn #SkillsForLife.
Every year we recruit more than 150 volunteers
from over 50 countries, including the UK and
Europe, to help deliver adventures to young
people.
We’re looking for volunteers from all around the
world who:
• want to help others
• want to learn new skills
• want to make friends
• want to have fun
• have bags of energy and enthusiasm
• enjoy spending time outside, whatever the
weather.
Skills for life
Based at one of 9 Adventure Centres across
the UK, the view from your room could be
anything from acres of beautiful woodland to
lakes that stretch as far as the eye can see.
All our volunteers:
• learn skills for life
• receive full training
• are provided with accommodation and meals
• are given a weekly allowance
• make lots of new friends
• have lots of fun
• have an adventure of a lifetime.
Volunteer placements are for 8 or 12 months:
• 8 month placements run February to October
• 12 month placements begin in August.
Big moments
As an Activity Instructor you’ll be trained to
deliver activity sessions to young people
which could include archery, climbing,
pioneering, paddle sports, bush craft and
much more.
Your main role will be an Activity Instructor
but we’ll also ask you to help out with:
• welcoming our guests
• keeping our centres clean and well
maintained
• helping in the shop or even in the kitchen.
Whatever you do, you’ll be making a
difference to the lives of young people.