ScoutsCymru

Scout groups in Wales can boost their fundraising from Black Friday and Christmas shopping by signing up to easyfundraising. More than 8,000 online retailers give free donations to Scout groups every time someone shops with them. Over the festive period, leaders, volunteers, and parents are already picking up bargains or treating family and friends – so make sure they’re claiming free donations for your group while they shop.  All you need to do is create your free easyfundraising account and ask parents, leaders and volunteers to sign up as your supporters. They’ll become your greatest fundraising asset, turning online spending into money to fund running costs, adventures, equipment, and much more.  It’s the most wonderful time to fundraise: https://lnkd.in/ebUVRjHt  

Get ready for a night of sparks, stories, and warmth! Tonight is Bonfire Night, and communities across Wales are gearing up to celebrate. As you enjoy the excitement, remember to make safety a priority, bring your gloves and stand well back. If you're hosting your own fireworks display, take a moment to check out these essential safety tips from Scouts UK. Staying informed can make all the difference in having a memorable, worry-free night. We wish all our members a fantastic, safe, and unforgettable Bonfire Night! https://lnkd.in/euwST2G8

Youth trustees are a vital part of the ScoutsCymru board, ensuring young people are heard at all levels of Scouting. This Trustees’ Week we caught up with Georgia, a lifelong Scout, who joined the board a year ago in October 2023, as an 18 to 25 rep and helps provide direction and change to Scouting in Wales.        Read Georgia’s story here:   https://lnkd.in/eFc8SRc4 Mae ymddiriedolwyr ieuenctid yn rhan hanfodol o fwrdd ScoutsCymru, gan sicrhau bod pobl ifanc yn cael eu clywed ar bob lefel o Sgowtio. Yr Wythnos Ymddiriedolwyr hon, cawsom sgwrs â Georgia, Sgowtiaid gydol oes, a ymunodd â’r bwrdd flwyddyn yn ôl ym mis Hydref 2023, fel cynrychiolydd 18 i 25 oed ac mae'n helpu i ddarparu cyfeiriad a newid i Sgowtio yng Nghymru.       Darllenwch fwy am hanes Georgia yma: https://lnkd.in/eFc8SRc4 WCVA | CGGC Kerrie Gemmill Rhian Moore Chartered FCIPR Kirsty Palmer

Could you be the next District Lead Volunteer for CRAI Scouts? We’re looking for someone to provide leadership, motivation and guidance to other adult volunteers in the district and to support managers of local groups. You will create a vision for Scouting in CRAI and provide clear leadership to implement that vision. You’ll build a team spirit among the other volunteers you work with, think of creative ways to improve Scouting across the District, ensure good relationships are maintained within and between the five Scout groups in the district, as well as forge links within the local community. You don’t need any prior experience in Scouting to apply for this role; we’ll make sure you’re fully trained and supported. The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 17 November. More information here: https://lnkd.in/eje8QTnE Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eNukYv86

ScoutsCymru is thrilled to announce our upcoming international expedition to Bavaria in August 2025, a full-funded opportunity thanks to international learning exchange programme Taith. This expedition offers young people the chance to earn their Explorer Belt while immersing themselves in Bavarian culture and building lasting friendships with local Scouts. Participants will spend 10 days in Germany, working closely with Bavarian Scouts to experience their way of life. In 2026, we will host our Bavarian friends in Wales, sharing the rich culture and traditions of our country.  We are currently looking for adult leaders and young patrol leaders to join the adventure. This is a fantastic opportunity to help guide and support young people, including those with additional needs or who may not have previously had the chance to travel abroad. You’ll play a vital role in encouraging cultural exchange and developing leadership skills.   Closing date for applications is 30th November at 11.59 pm. Find out more about this incredible opportunity and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eHUyc6iN 

Leaders – sign up now for a free online session which will give you everything you need to know to run the ScoutsCymru Democracy Challenge Badge.  The badge encourages young people, from Squirrels to Explorers, to learn more about decision making, to understand that their opinion matters, and to become active citizens in their community.  We’re thrilled to be working with The Politics Project to provide a free training session where leaders can learn how to deliver the badge to their young people.  The 90-minute interactive session will be filled with practical advice on integrating democracy into your meetings as well as ideas for activities to help young people aged four to 18 to meet the requirements of the badge.  We have three sessions taking place on 26 November, 29 January and 13 March.  Find out more and book online here.   https://lnkd.in/e3gfBQ9B 

The Youth Members Survey is a chance for young people to shape Scouting strategy. Open to all youth members from four to 24, it will help find out what young people want to be included and prioritised at Scouts over the next 10 years. It’s the first survey of its kind for Scouts UK and will put even more young people at the heart of decision-making. With our ‘Skills for Life’ strategy ending in December 2025, we want young people to help us explore what we should focus on in the future. Click here to tell us what you think. https://lnkd.in/eRZY_v8g

Calling all Explorers! Let your voice be heard. Applications are now open for a place at the Children in Wales - Plant yng Nghymru 2024 Festival for Young People.     The festival offers an engaging day out in honour of Universal Children’s Day, providing young people with a platform to share their achievements, participate in interesting workshops, and voice their opinions on topics that matter to them in front of significant Welsh decision-makers.    The event takes place on Saturday 16 November, 9am-4pm at Spark, Cardiff University,     We are keen to ensure this opportunity is open to Explorers from across Wales and will support with reasonable travel and accommodation where required.    You can apply by completing this form letting us know why you’d like to attend. Closing date for applications is Friday 1st November, 9am.    This is a great opportunity for your voice to be heard by those who make the decisions affecting you. Attending the event will also count towards the You Shape Award and other Top Awards     If you have any questions please email us on admin@scoutscymru.org.uk  https://lnkd.in/eg5KdjQr

Are you ready for Scouts’ new digital system? The Scouts volunteer experience is changing and with it comes a brand new digital system. In preparation for this, Compass, our current system, will go offline permanently on Thursday 7 November while we migrate to the new system     To ensure things are in place for the new system and the transition to the improved volunteer experience, there are a few things you need to do:      - Make sure you have a unique and personal email address recorded on Compass. Without this, you won’t have a username for the new digital system.    - Make sure your learning is up to date and validated on Compass.   - Make sure you and your team are ready for the new ways of volunteering and how team structures and roles will change.    You can find out about these changes and learn more about the new volunteer experience on the Scouts website.     https://lnkd.in/egDFpnUY 

ScoutsCymru believes you’re never too young to know that your opinion matters – which is why we’re thrilled to announce that Squirrels can now earn our popular ScoutsCymru Democracy Engagement Badge. We’ve worked with The Electoral Commission to create a fun and engaging new badge which helps Squirrels, our youngest members aged four to six, learn that everyone has a voice. Find out more about the badge and how to help your Squirrels earn it here. https://lnkd.in/e6qg5h4Q