Cubs Team Member

Cubs Team Member

Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week
Top of, off Oxford St, London Rd, Cheltenham GL52 6DT, UK
TrainingTeachingSupervisingOutdoorsYouth work
Community & familyChildren & youth

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1st Cheltenham Scouts
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Summary

🌲 Take Cubs on wild adventures! From hikes to campfires, help 8–10 year olds build confidence and friendships for life. 🐾💪

Detailed description

1st Cheltenham Scouts

One of the world’s oldest Scout groups is looking for new volunteers.

Help keep the magic alive — and start an adventure of your own.


CUBS - WEDNESDAY EVENINGS


👋 Who We Are

✅ Founded in 1908 – just after the very first Scout camp

✅ Part of a 45 million strong global family in 200 countries

Open to everyone – whatever your background, gender or ability

✅ Friendly, experienced leaders to guide and support you


🎉 What You’ll Do

Every week brings something new! Highlights from last year included:

  • ✈️ Glider flights over the Cotswolds
  • 🐾 Visits from police dogs, pilots, firefighters & refugees
  • 🚤 Cardboard boat racing down the Gloucestershire canals
  • 🦅 Birds of prey up close
  • 🎭 Behind-the-scenes at the Everyman Theatre
  • 🎯 Shooting sports: archery, rifles, axes… even snowballs!
  • ⚽ Trying new sports: American Football, Kendo, Croquet & more
  • 🧘 Relaxing yoga and mindfulness
  • 🔥 Classic Scouting adventures – campfires, fire-lighting & camping under the stars


🌍 Why Volunteer?

No experience needed – training (incl. first aid) provided

Flexible – just 1–2 hours a week

Make a difference – help kids off our 1–5 year waiting list

Family perk – your child skips the queue

Your adventure too – from wet nights in Cranham to 2 weeks in Korea!


🎒 Try It First – No Pressure!

Come along for a 2-week trial and see the fun for yourself.

What volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service

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About 1st Cheltenham Scouts

One of the oldest Scout groups in the world offering fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities.