Join the Adventure!
1st Cheltenham Scouts
One of the world’s oldest Scout groups is looking for new volunteers.
Help keep the magic alive — and start an adventure of your own.
Who We Are
✅ Founded in 1908 – just after the very first Scout camp
✅ Part of a 45 million strong global family in 200 countries
✅ Open to everyone – whatever your background, gender or ability
✅ Friendly, experienced leaders to guide and support you
️ We Meet in North Cheltenham near Sandford Park
️ Squirrels (ages 4–6) - Mondays
Help little adventurers explore, play & grow! Become a Squirrel Scout Leader and spark curiosity every week. ️✨
Beavers (ages 6–8) - Saturdays
️ From crafts to campfires, guide Beavers on their first big adventures — and join the fun yourself!
Cubs (ages 8–10½) - Wednesdays
Take Cubs on wild adventures! From hikes to skills, help 8–10 year olds build confidence and friendships for life.
️ Scouts (ages 10½–14) - Mondays
Inspire Scouts to push limits! Camping, climbing & challenges — guide young people to discover skills and independence.
What You’ll Do
Every week brings something new! Highlights from last year included:
✈️ Glider flights over the Cotswolds
Visits from police dogs, pilots, firefighters & refugees
Cardboard boat racing down the Gloucestershire canals
Birds of prey up close
Behind-the-scenes at the Everyman Theatre
Shooting sports: archery, rifles, axes… even snowballs!
Trying new sports: American Football, Kendo, Croquet & more
Relaxing yoga and mindfulness
Classic Scouting adventures – campfires, fire-lighting & camping under the stars
Why Volunteer?
✨ No experience needed – training (incl. first aid) provided
✨ Flexible – just 1–2 hours a week
✨ Make a difference – help kids off our 1–5 year waiting list
✨ Family perk – your child skips the queue
✨ Your adventure too – from wet nights in Cranham to 2 weeks in Korea!
Try It First – No Pressure!
Come along for a 2-week trial and see the fun for yourself.
Get in touch today
Click on Apply Now!
