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RECRUITMENT
City of Portsmouth Scouts - Adult
Recruitment - Advice to existing leaders on recruiting new leaders
Recruitment - A Fresh Approach
These web pages:
http://www.scouts.org.uk, look at a variety of ways
in which you can plan and implement an effective recruitment campaign or event.
Documents for groups / leaders to get
copies of to give to parents / helpers etc.
An introduction to Scouting:
What is Scouting
Parents' Charter:
Welcome Charter Leaflet
Parents' questionnaire:
Questionnaire
Recruiting Student Volunteers:
Recruiting Students to Scouting
Some useful Leaflets that can be
purchased from the Scout Information Centre
Follow this link for the On-line Catalogue:
http://www.sbuk.org.uk/info.centre/catalog.php?cat=180#LT155001
The following lists summarise the leaflets and the code numbers for the products
Beaver Scouts
LT155001 Beaver Scout promotional leaflet x10
LT155002 Beaver Scout promotional leaflet x 100
Cub Scouts
LT185170 Cub Scout promotional leaflet x 10
LT1851709 Cub Scout promotional leaflet x 100
Scout Section
LT185315 Scout promotional leaflet x 10
LT1853159 Scout promotional leaflet x 100
Explorer Scouts
LT452012 Explorer Scout promotional leaflet x 10
LT4520129 Explorer Scout promotional leaflet x 100
Mixed Posters
MIXPOST Mixed posters x 5
Adult Recruitment Posters
NAPP Adult Recruitment Promotional Posters x 6
Scout Video or CD
SFSCD Shouting For Scouting
All these items can be purchased from the Scout Information Centre, all items
are priced between £1 - £5 on average, they can be contacted, :-
email :-
info.centre@scout.org.uk
phone : 0845 300 1818
Recruitment Ideas
A number of easy ideas that leaders
can implement in relation to recruitment
* Get an article published in your
local school newsletter advertising that you are looking for parent helpers.
* Ask your local school if you can attend a school assembly (take along some
information and maybe some members in uniform). Tell them all about Scouting.
* Use the documents provided in this Recruitment section to give out to local
schools, libraries. etc
* Contact ex-leaders to see if there circumstances have changed and whether they
would be interested in helping again.
* Ensure that the local community know what you are doing (eg) advertise in
community centres, libraries, schools and on websites.
* Get articles published in your sponsoring authorities newsletters (eg) Parish
newsletter, school or community centre notice boards.
* Visit parents of prospective new members - find out if they are interested in
helping.
* Talk to local Explorer Units about having them help with your section (some of
them are Young Leaders already)
* Give handouts to parents at City events (Andy has a selection of these for
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers)
* Exchange ideas with other leaders - what worked for you in recruiting new
adults
* Run social evenings for your parents and leaders - recruit them over a quiet
beer !!
The Six Step Approach to Recruitment
Whether you are looking for a Section Leader,
Assistant District Commissioner, Group Treasurer or Colony Assistant, the six
step approach to recruiting volunteers will help you find the person you need.
Follow this link to find out more:
http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/support/recruit/intro.htm
Useful Contacts / Organisations for
searching for volunteers
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PCCS
(Portsmouth Council of Community Services)
This organisation holds a database of people who have volunteered to help
in the community, some of these would be prepared to help with the Scout
Association.
Email :
enquiries@portsmouthccs.org.uk
www: http://www.portsmouthccs.org.uk |
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Student Scout and Guide
Association (SSAGO)
This
organisation is based in a number of universities and colleges around the
country. Peter Leach (1st Sea Explorer Scouts) is our local contact.
www: http://www.ssago.org.uk |
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