Jamie started his volunteering with the Scouts to give back the skills and experience he learnt as a young person from Beavers through to Explorers. Jamie admits, “I didn’t realise leaders were volunteers until I was a Scout.” This motivated him to leap into becoming an adult volunteer in Scouting.
Jamie holds various roles in Scouting, but his main role is Youth Lead for Pembrokeshire. This role is about ensuring the voices of young people across Pembrokeshire are listened to throughout all levels of Scouting. He also supports local groups across the county to make sure their sessions are being led and shaped by the young people.
Everyone has their reason for volunteering, Jamie enjoys making a positive impact on young people’s lives. Jamie explains “I love seeing the growth in young people as well as giving them a voice across the area.”
Throughout his time as a volunteer, Jamie has noticed and been inspired by how enthusiastic and knowledgeable the young people are and how much they give to Scouting.
Jamie has volunteered in multiple roles, so he is well qualified to pass on tips to anyone considering volunteering. His advice is, “Absolutely go for it. There’s so much you can give to young people but there is so much you can also learn from them. For me I have learnt and grown skills in camping and planning, plus how to best listen and support our young people.”
There are many ways you can get involved in Scouts. Empowering our young people to shape their journey is at the centre of everything we do. So why not get involved and support the voice of young people in Scouting? Get involved today.
