Volunteer training courses

Essential Information provides all adults in Scouting with the essential information needed to get started in their role.

If you haven’t already completed a Personal Learning Plan (Module 2), please book onto a PLP evening as your next step Click here for a list of dates. Attending a PLP will help to ensure that you get the right training for your role and that you don’t undertake unnecessary training.

To provide the basic information on the individual’s role or area of responsibility and some practical help to get the individual started in the role.

If you haven’t already completed a Personal Learning Plan (Module 2), please book onto a PLP evening as your next step Click here for a list of dates. Attending a PLP will help to ensure that you get the right training for your role and that you don’t undertake unnecessary training.

This session explores the Adult Training Scheme and how it relates to your role. In addition, it will give you the chance to meet and talk to other leaders, who will also be new in their role. The evening will be a relaxed discussion and will give you the opportunity to ask questions about Scouting in general but particularly training.

Our aim is that by the end of the session you to feel comfortable and confident about your training, clear about the range of people who are there to help you and excited about your part in giving fantastic Scouting to young people.

This one-day session provides you with the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to effectively support, validate and assess the adults in the Adult Training Scheme, the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme, Nights Away Permit Scheme and the Scout Show National Recognition Scheme.

This one-day course seeks to build on participants’ existing presentation skills, tailoring them specifically to a training environment. It looks at how we deliver sessions based on set objectives, particular methods of delivery and the staff structure and support that surrounds an Adult Training Course in Oxfordshire.

Essential Information provides all adults in Scouting with the essential information needed to get started in their role.

If you haven’t already completed a Personal Learning Plan (Module 2), please book onto a PLP evening as your next step Click here for a list of dates. Attending a PLP will help to ensure that you get the right training for your role and that you don’t undertake unnecessary training.

In this session, we will explore the Fundamentals of Scouting and the Religious Policy; and consider their relationship with the quality Programme delivered to young people.

In this session, we will provide Leaders, Managers and Supporters with information about how to deliver quality Scouting to young people, and how we ensure it meets their needs. This module is recommended as a priority.

In this session, we will provide Section Leaders with an opportunity to plan and review a sectional Programme including the use of a variety of methods to generate Programme ideas.

In this session, we will cover ways in which an adult volunteering with a section can work with their line manager and others to plan and contribute to the growth of their section and/or Group.

In this session, we will enable adults working with young people to understand and meet their needs.

In this session, we will provide information and best practice on how to manage administrative tasks in Scouting, including responsibilities relating to the Data Protection Act, record keeping, finances and insurance requirements.

In this session we will cover the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to be an effective leader, including leadership styles, action-centred leadership and developing leadership skills in others.

In this session we will cover some key skills required to work effectively as a team, including communication, listening skills, decision-making structures and effectively representing others

This session explores the Adult Training Scheme and how it relates to your role. In addition, it will give you the chance to meet and talk to other leaders, who will also be new in their role. The evening will be a relaxed discussion and will give you the opportunity to ask questions about Scouting in general but particularly training.

Our aim is that by the end of the session you to feel comfortable and confident about your training, clear about the range of people who are there to help you and excited about your part in giving fantastic Scouting to young people.

By the end of this session you will have all the essential information needed for you to get started in your role.

To provide the basic information on the individual’s role or area of responsibility and some practical help to get the individual started in the role.

If you haven’t already completed a Personal Learning Plan (Module 2), please book onto a PLP evening as your next step Click here for a list of dates. Attending a PLP will help to ensure that you get the right training for your role and that you don’t undertake unnecessary training.

To provide key information about the individual’s role, areas of responsibility and where they can find further information and support.

If you haven’t already completed a Personal Learning Plan (Module 2), please book onto a PLP evening as your next step Click here for a list of dates. Attending a PLP will help to ensure that you get the right training for your role and that you don’t undertake unnecessary training.

This one-day session provides you with the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to effectively support, validate and assess the adults in the Adult Training Scheme, the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme, Nights Away Permit Scheme and the Scout Show National Recognition Scheme.