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Scouting simply wouldn’t be possible without the passion, dedication, and generosity of our incredible volunteers across Nottinghamshire. At the heart of supporting this community is our Volunteering Development Team, whose mission is to ensure every adult in Scouting feels valued, supported, and empowered throughout their volunteering journey.
From offering a warm and welcoming start, to providing access to the skills and knowledge needed to succeed, this team plays a vital role in helping volunteers thrive. They also champion the importance of recognition, ensuring that the amazing work our volunteers do does not go unnoticed.
We are dedicated to ensuring our volunteers have the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in their roles. Our learning team plays a pivotal role in providing a wide range of training opportunities, both within and beyond the national learning scheme. One of our key areas of focus is First Response training, where we’ve built a growing team of first aid trainers who are instrumental in equipping our volunteers with the skills needed to ensure the safety of everyone involved in Scouting and to respond confidently in the event of an emergency.
We are thrilled to say that the team awarded 108 wood badges to our volunteers in 2024, showing our strong commitment to volunteer learning and development.
In 2024, we also launched the Nottinghamshire Scouts Experience Survey, allowing us to capture feedback from our volunteers on the topics where they would like more support. As we look ahead, we are committed to offering supplementary learning in key areas, such as mental health, neurodiversity, and managing challenging behaviour. These additional learning opportunities will help our volunteers better navigate the evolving needs of their roles and ensure they have the tools to support young people in the best way possible.
A huge thank you to all our learning team members, including our trainers and learning assessors, for their dedication and hard work in supporting our volunteers. Your commitment to learning and development ensures that Scouting continues to thrive in Nottinghamshire.
Our County Awards Advisory Group has been working tirelessly to ensure volunteers across Nottinghamshire are recognised and celebrated for the incredible contributions they make to Scouting. Their work also extends to supporting district teams in recognising the efforts of local volunteers, helping to foster a culture of appreciation across the county.
In 2024, we were proud to present an impressive 179 Good Service Awards to leaders who have demonstrated exemplary commitment and dedication to Scouting. These awards highlight the passion, energy, and selflessness of individuals who go above and beyond to deliver outstanding experiences for young people.
We also honoured 366 volunteers with Length of Service Awards, recognising their continued dedication over many years. In total, these awards represent a remarkable 5,920 years of combined service to Scouting in Nottinghamshire - a true testament to the strength, stability, and long-standing commitment of our volunteer community. A heartfelt thank you goes to everyone involved in this important work, and to each and every volunteer who gives their time so generously to make Scouting thrive.
