ABOUT US Overview of Scouting We are the UK’s biggest mixed youth organisation. We change lives by offering 6 to 25 year olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities. Scouts help children and young adults reach their full potential. Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world. Our Vision Scouting in 2018 will make a positive impact in our communities; prepare young people to be active citizens; embrace and contribute to social change. Scouting in 2018 will be shaped by young people in partnership with adults; enjoyed by young people and more adult volunteers; as diverse as the communities in which we live. Members of Scouting in 2018 will feel empowered, valued and proud. Our Mission Scouting exists to actively engage and support people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Our Values As Scouts, we are guided by these values: integrity, respect, care, belief and co-operation. Our Strategic Objectives Growth: to increase the number of youth members and volunteers Inclusivity: to be as diverse as our communities Youth Shaped: to ensure Scouting is shaped by young people in partnership with adults Community Impact: to make a positive impact on our communities
ABOUT US Overview of Scouting We are the UK’s biggest mixed youth organisation. We change lives by offering 6 to 25 year olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities. Scouts help children and young adults reach their full potential. Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world. Our Vision Scouting in 2018 will make a positive impact in our communities; prepare young people to be active citizens; embrace and contribute to social change. Scouting in 2018 will be shaped by young people in partnership with adults; enjoyed by young people and more adult volunteers; as diverse as the communities in which we live. Members of Scouting in 2018 will feel empowered, valued and proud. Our Mission Scouting exists to actively engage and support people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Our Values As Scouts, we are guided by these values: integrity, respect, care, belief and co-operation. Our Strategic Objectives Growth: to increase the number of youth members and volunteers Inclusivity: to be as diverse as our communities Youth Shaped: to ensure Scouting is shaped by young people in partnership with adults Community Impact: to make a positive impact on our communities
Assistant-UK-Youth-Commissioner-Recruitment-Pack.docx