The Young Leaders' Scheme:

The Young Leaders' Scheme is just one of the exciting programme elements in the Explorer Scout section. All leaders in the Beaver Scout, Cub Scout and Scout Section who are between the ages of 14 and 18 must be members of a Young Leaders Unit. They are Explorer Scouts who choose to devote a large proportion of their time in Scouting to service in another section.
The Young Leaders' Scheme helps Explorer Scouts to develop and grow as individuals. It allows them to make a valuable contribution to their community and give service to others. The scheme also helps them fulfil the service elements of their awards.

What is the Young Leaders Scheme?

The Young Leader scheme is an ongoing programme of training, designed to enable Young Leaders to work effectively in the Section that they choose.

Who can take part in the scheme?

Explorer Scouts aged between 14 to 18 years can become Young Leaders. They can help in the Beaver Scout, Cub Scout, and Scout Sections. Young Leaders are still Explorer Scouts and are encouraged to take part in the Balanced Programme provided by their District. They are also members of the District Young Leaders Unit.

Why do Explorer Scouts become Young Leaders?

Explorer Scouts become Young Leaders to:

• gain the knowledge, skills and confidence required to become an effective Leader
• further their own personal development
• work towards other Awards for example Duke of Edinburgh
• acquire the skills that are needed for the Adult Training Scheme
• have fun!

What Can Young Leaders Expect?

Young Leaders partake in a voluntary training scheme comprising a number of modules and project work. Examples of these include Programme Planning and First Aid. All Explorer Scouts are awarded Certificates of Achievement for participation in a Balanced Programme (like the Joining-in Award). They may also gain this certificate for their involvement in special projects, which may include being a Young Leader in a Section.

When Does Wokingham’s Young Leader Unit Meet?

Wokingham’s Young Leader Unit meets on the first or second Wednesday in the month form 7:30 until 9:00pm.
The Unit meets at the headquarters of 3rd Wokingham Scout Group off Norrey’s Avenue.

If you would like to know when the next meeting is email:

YLU@iexplore.org.uk