Shaping the Future of Scouting

In an exciting move to gather invaluable feedback, Nottinghamshire Scouts has launched the 2025 Volunteer Experience Survey. Open until Christmas Eve (24th December), it is a unique opportunity for adult volunteers to have a direct influence on the future direction of Scouting. Designed to assess how the needs of volunteers can best be met, the survey invites honest feedback in areas crucial to volunteer satisfaction and development.

Start giving your feedback today, https://forms.office.com/e/4QwN3MhTRn

Understanding Volunteer Needs Across Key Areas

The 2025 survey is structured to gain insights into several key areas that affect volunteers’ experiences and engagement, including:

• Development & Learning: Identifying opportunities and resources that volunteers need for skill-building and personal growth.
• Recognition: Ensuring that contributions are celebrated and appreciated, and that volunteers feel valued for their dedication.
• Programme & Events: Assessing the quality and effectiveness of current programs and events, and gathering ideas to enhance future offerings.
• Welcome & Recruitment: Exploring effective recruitment strategies to bring in new volunteers and strengthen teams across Nottinghamshire.

By focusing on these areas, Nottinghamshire Scouts aims to create a more supportive, enriching environment where volunteers feel encouraged and empowered.

Your Voice Shapes the Future of Scouting

The insights gathered will support Summit25, the national meeting where Scouts volunteers from all over the UK will come together to help shape the next UK Scouting strategy. This is a chance for local voices to be heard, providing an open forum for Nottinghamshire’s volunteers to express what matters most to them. With Summit25 on the horizon, feedback from this survey will be critical in identifying trends, addressing concerns, and planning impactful changes that will support the next generation of Scouts.

How to Take Part

Participation is easy and open to all adult volunteers in Nottinghamshire Scouts. By setting aside a few minutes to complete the survey, volunteers can actively contribute to building a brighter, more inclusive, and sustainable future for Scouting. The survey is not only an opportunity to give feedback but also a way to make sure Nottinghamshire’s voice is represented in the future of Scouting in the UK.