May/June 2013
Strategies for Youth Involvement Mike Kerrigan, ACC Strategy, asked for input from the young people on the draft goals which have been considered in line with the Hampshire vision for 2018. The Youth Council gave final input into the goals with a particular focus on the Youth Involvement element. Youth Involvement Group level nominated youth reps to meet at a district level and feedback to leaders New database system Leader forum Training day Ongoing learning module delivered by county Communicate with leaders Young leaders help with tech Listen to young people Technical and IT training Explorer forums in each district Young people involved in programme planning “dear Deidre” style, leaders can write in and ask for help
Communication Do something outstanding to get in the media Hard copy letters sent to people Adam to tweet more County website needs to be updated with youth led things Facebook page Get districts to improve Tell everybody everything Weekly vlogs (video blogs) talking about scouting by bear James Website has links to change the language Sign language and Braille/audio available Better comms, bypassing DCs Online forum
Adult Volunteers Promote adult volunteers Parent rotas at scout groups Promotion of young leaders More county meetings Encourage awareness of part time volunteering Qualifications Develop young leaders to full leaders Recognition for young leader service Parent social events Get all parents to fill out OH forms Meetings with leaders and parents to share programme ideas and opinions Pay expenses Publicise the shops that give discount to adult volunteers Keep DofE volunteers as young leaders Get the family involved through family events Get rid of adult membership fee
The Newsletter of Odiham Scout District, page 19 Got an idea for an article? Email Catherine Read at: hbeditor@odihamscouts.org.uk