Young Leaders Scheme
What is a Young Leader?
Young Leaders are anyone aged between 13.5 and 18 who volunteer with a Squirrel Drey, Beaver Colony, Cub Pack or Scout Troop.
They can be Explorer Scouts, or young people volunteering for DofE, or children of adults who are helping.
They are part of the Leadership Team and help to plan and organise activities, and run games, activities, and other parts of the programme.
Young Leaders make a vital contribution to the Section Leadership Team:
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They bring new ideas and youth-shaped thinking.
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They provide positive role models for the young people they’re leading.
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They are integral members of the Section’s leadership team.
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They play a full part in planning, leading and delivering their Section’s week-by-week programme.
Young Leaders stand out from their peers and friends because of their highly practical, leadership capabilities and experience. They have #skillsforlife.
Why should you become a Young Leader?
Young Leaders say they really enjoy running games and activities and delivering the programme. In addition, here are FOUR great reasons:
You’ll develop and practice your leadership, teamworking, organising and communication skills in a leadership training scheme like no other.
You’ll gain transferable skills such as planning, problem-solving and decision-making.
You’ll learn to take responsibility and grow in confidence.
Your practical skills and leadership experience will help you stand out in day-to-day life and when you’re applying for college, university and jobs.
Learn more about the scheme
Section Team Guide
The County Young Leader team have created resources to support Section Team Members to understand the Young Leader scheme and how to better your Young Leaders.
The Guide includes:
Who can be a Young Leader?
The Young Leader scheme
Modules & Missions
Links to Top Awards
Learn more →
