Volunteer expectations Everyone who volunteers with Scouting within Mersey Weaver is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. You have a right to: Volunteer responsibilities In return, you are required to abide by the ‘Adult Code of Conduct’ described…
The Mutual Agreement
All new appointments within Scouting involve a number of responsibilities and commitments and everyone taking on a new role will have hopes and expectations. Some of these will be realised and some won’t. Therefore, a realistic compromise needs to be…
Taking photos
You don’t need written permission to take photographs and in a lot of cases, you could get yourself into a world of agro if you asked for it and were refused! Check your wordings carefully if you are making policy…
Safeguarding young people
We have a clear code of behaviour called ‘Young people first’ also known as the yellow card. You should have a copy but if you don’t please ask your volunteer line manager. This applies to all adults working in Scouting, regardless of…
Running activities
Running Safe Activities Emergencies and ReportingIts important to know what to do in an emergency and what plans to have in place before an activity to ensure that you can respond efficiently should one arise. InTouch InTouch is the system…
Risk assessments
Risk Assessments are essential for every activity whether that be doing crafts in the HQ or parascending at a local airfield. Despite what most people might think, risk assessments are a great enabler for participating in adventurous activities as they…
Review process
Most people perform better if they have the opportunity to discuss how they are doing and where they are going from time to time. A review in Scouting is simply an opportunity to look at what has happened since you…
Reasonable Adjustments and the Parent/Carer Framework
All Scout groups have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to support the participation of young people with additional needs. Developing a positive relationship and working in partnership with parents or carers is key to supporting the successful inclusion of young people…