Young Leaders
Become a Young Leader: Make a Difference, Have Fun, Gain Skills!
Explorers are a go-getting group of young people aged 14 to 18. Together, they make up the fifth section of the Scouts.
A young leader is part of the Explorer Scout Section, they can access all activities that explorers do, attend regular meetings, or be part of the Young Leader Unit. It is all about discovering the world on your own terms and making the most of what you have, wherever and whoever you are. Explorer Scouting is designed to be flexible, in order to meet the physical, intellectual and social needs of young people aged 14 – 18 years of age. Many young people have a hectic lifestyle, with commitments at school, college and work so the programme is designed to take this into account stand up for what they believe and make a difference on their own doorstops, confident in the knowledge that their daily actions add up.
Sound like fun? That’s because it is. All that’s missing is you.
What do young leaders do?
Help with activities: Outdoor activities, games, crafts, challenges and more.
A role model: Someone that younger Scouts can inspire to.
Learn new skills: Leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication
Make new friends: Meet other young leaders or explorer scouts and take part in optional joint activities for your age group in addition to your role as a young leader.
What is involved?
The Young Leaders Scheme: A training programme with some modular learning to help further develop your skills to support the section you are with.
Volunteering: Helping out regularly at your chosen section, meets the requirement of some schools or the Duke of Edinburgh Award
Recognition
The young leaders badge will be awarded after completing Module A of your training. And if you complete the mission you will gain a strip to be placed around this badge.
A young leader belt and buckle will be awarded if you complete the entire scheme (ALL training modules and missions)
Being a Young Leader can be taken beyond scouting
Support for your Duke of Edinburgh Award: Young Leaders can use their volunteering hours towards their DofE
Boost your CV: Volunteering looks great on your CV and shows that you are committed, reliable, a good role model and a team player.
Volunteering from outside of Scouting
Scouting supports anyone working towards their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. They can do this by volunteering as non-member for the duration required. The volunteer is required to compete Module A of the training scheme. The requirement is then for some extra training appropriate to the level of the DofE Award. This could be choosing another module of the training scheme or something else that is relevant to your role as a volunteer.
| Award | Training | Volunteering time |
| Bronze | Complete Module A + 2 hours additional training | 3 months |
| Silver | Complete Module A + 4 hours additional training | 6 months |
| Gold | Complete Module A + 6 hours additional training | 12 months |
Ready to take the lead?
Use the links below for more information and an expression of Interest in volunteering as a Young Leader with Lord Mayors Own Scout Group