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Hi, my oldest is in Beavers (UK) and I've been strongly considering volunteering as a parent. From talking to the leader, I know they're always on the lookout and have some trouble with ratios when the leaders are sick, so would like to have more volunteers on hand. I was a cub myself many years ago and have a lot of love for the organisation. I have already been involved in covering a couple of events and helping out at the hut for maintenance, so this feels like a good next step.

I suppose my question is what to expect in short and medium term if I choose to do this. Are there any good resources for prospective volunteers to read and is there any training I should get? Thank you!

So I am now an explorer scout in the UK and want to earn my Gold Award but to do this I need to complete my World Challenge badge which requires me to make contact with a scout from another country. So, a question just so I can prove it to my leaders. What is scouting like in your country? Private message me if possible as well. Thanks.

We're a troop based in Dublin and are in the market for a new mess tent. I've been looking at the Tortuga Alabama 3 and the Blacks of Greenock Bungalow 3. Is there any other type you would recommend?

Hi there I am a Venturer in Canada and I am planning on attending Spejdernes Lejr 2026. My group is looking at Walkie Talkies to stay in communication but I understand I need to get the PMR446 standard walkie talkies. Any recommendations I can get online for under 100 dollars CAD ((73.68 USD)(62.64 Euro))? Thanks.

Hi everyone,

Recently our cub scout group (located in London) celebrated ANZAC day and we'd love to get in contact with a cub group across the world! It would probably involve sending some letters, badges and a scarf across but we'd really appreciate it!

Also if anyone from other countries would be interested please feel free to respond as well :)

Les anciens scouts, vous faites quoi dans la vie? (Études, métiers)

I'm an ASM for a family troop contingent at this summer's Jambo. I am equal parts excited and clueless. I don't know what to expect at all - most of my scouting experience so far has been as a Cub Master, plus one trek at Northern Tier as an adult advisor. I'm getting Wood Badge trained in June, so I will be slightly less green by the time Jambo rolls around.

I would love insight from anyone who has been as an adult leader - what was a typical day like? How much did you pack? Any must haves or hacks to recommend? Any experiences not to miss? Any tips in general?