SCOUTS groups in Coventry are looking for more volunteers to help run sessions and activities, writes Sage Whitfield.
Statistics show more boys and girls aged between 10 and 14 are looking to join Scouts and the movement provides over 250 activities for children and young people.
These activities range from abseiling to cooking, geocaching to map reading and pioneering to water activities.
They allow children to develop life essential skills such as independence, leadership, problem solving, self confidence, teamwork and social skills.
Asim (aged 10) said: ” I enjoy going to Scouts, as I meet my friends, have lots of fun and try new activities”
In a recent survey, 88 per cent of Scouts said they had tried activities in their groups they had never done before.
Further research showed 90 per cent of parents thought their children would benefit from learning new skills for life.
The 22nd Coventry Scout Group is looking to open two Scout Troops and is in need of volunteers who will be happy to support young people help play a background role, such as being a trustee, helping with IT, administration or fundraising.
Volunteer Kauser said: ” Volunteering gives you a sense of purpose, a great deal of pride and satisfaction and helps us give back to the community.”
An open event for a new scout group in Foleshill for children aged six to 14 is being held between 11am and 1pm this Saturday, November 30, at the Coventry Muslim Resource Centre, Red Lane, Coventry.
The group would offer a range of activities, including camping, archery, cooking, robotics, arts and crafts, and more.
Visit forms.gle/3e6Jt3DgyWxiA2TdA to register for the open event.
Alternatively, email [email protected] for more and to register.
