Young Leaders are effectively Explorer Scouts who choose to devote a large proportion of their time in Scouting to service in another section and may or may not wish to be part of an Explorer Scout Unit or attend regular Explorer…
What uniform do I wear?
Young Leaders should ask the Leader of the section they’re volunteering with as to what should be worn to weekly meetings. When attending young leader training, please wear your Group necker
What Training do I have to do?
Young Leader training is broken up into Modules and Missions. There are a ten of modules that are designed to cover all aspects of training. They help Young Leaders become aware of, and learn how to deal with various different facets…
How will Young Leader training help me outside of Scouting?
The Young Leaders’ Scheme is recognised by the Institute of Leadership and Management as a Development Programme. The ILM is one of the UK’s leading providers of leadership and management qualifications. This accreditation shows the quality of the Young Leaders’…
How old do I have to be?
Young Leaders must be between the ages of 14 and 18 without exception. Upon turning 18 if a young leader wishes to continue volunteering they must progress through the adult appointment process.
Can I participate if I am not in Scouting or outside of Grafton?
Grafton welcomes Young Leaders from other Districts and organisations such as Girl Guiding, Cadets or those completing the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme needing to undertake service. Under the YL Scheme you may attend regular sessions within a Scout Group providing that…
