I’ve been on under-canvas Scout Camps & Events of various sizes/levels with my own Scout Group & without. I’ve been on Scouting Residentials with permanent roofs & walls. I even unexpectedly got to be part of Event Support Staff via my course training once.
The next ticks on my list are going to be,*drumroll*
1) a 5-Day Event
2) being part of an Event Team
Not quite up to the 3 year mark but I’ve somehow managed to do a fair few things.
I’m not going out of my way to tick off Firsts, simply letting things unfold & taking opportunities that I’m interested in, that I think I am suitable for & capable of doing. Some Events more than others need helpers. If I’m available I’ll help.
I want to gain experience, & do so in a wide variety of things, so I can be the best I can be & identify what I’m good at. It’s not like I’m trying to 100% Scouting, that isn’t a good approach, we volunteer primarily to help others.
I would think that normally most Scouting volunteers will do 1 Role & do it until their Scout Movement time ends.
I certainly thought that would be me when I initially joined. I thought I would be an Assistant Leader & amble along with no thought of the future or ambition.
(This is starting to read like I’m about to announce an additional or new Role & I’m not. 😜)
My point is there should be no expectation. We are all different & every volunteer’s contribution is valuable no matter the shape.
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