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Welcome managers in Scouting

There are two main roles for adults in Scouting: working with young people and supporting those who work with them. This section of the site is for volunteers responsible for leading and managing support to adults who work with young people.

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1. Appointment forms

   Links to downloadable application forms

2. Executive Committee roles

   Sample role descriptions for Executive Committee roles at Group, District and County/Area/Region (Scotland)

3. Independent Learning Resources

   Independent Learning Resources

4. Introduction to Scouts

   A brief introduction to Scouts

5. Recruiting, appointing and reviewing

   Introduction to recruitment, roles and review

6. Introduction to Beavers

   A brief introduction to Beaver Scouts

7. Welcome managers in Scouting

   There are two main roles for adults in Scouting: working with young people and supporting those who work with them. This section of the site is for volunteers responsible for leading and managing support to adults who work with young people.

8. Introduction to Cubs

   A short introduction to Cub Scouting

9. Music licensing requirements

   Legal information and four-step guide to the new music licensing scheme launched on 1 January 2012.

10. Scout badges and awards

    An introduction to the badges and awards available to Scouts