Sacriston Scouts

Welcome to the Turquoise Ninjas. Our Beaver Colony is the first and youngest section of our Scout Group – aged 6-8 years old.

Beavers take their first steps in discovering all that Scouting has to offer, taking part in activities indoors and outdoors as well as the odd night away thrown in for good measure. Easily recognised by their distinctive turquoise sweatshirts (hence Turquoise Ninjas), Beaver Scouts enjoy making friends, playing games, going on visits and helping others.

Sacriston Beavers – Meet Mondays from 18:00-19:00

Click here to register your child, or to add them to our waiting list (don’t forget to check Sacriston as your Group Preference).

Have an adventure with friends, while gaining skills for life. Our Cub Pack will be our second section for adventurers aged 8-10½ years.

Recognised by their green sweatshirts, Cub Scouts enjoy making friends, playing games, going on visits and helping others. There are lots of awards and badges to be gained which adds to the excitement of completing the requirements, earning self-belief, confidence and being proud of their accomplishments both within Cubs and with their activities and sports outside Cubs. The Cubs also have the opportunity to take part in the fun and excitement of camps as well as sleepovers. For some a Cub camp may be the first time they spend a night under canvas so it’s a real adventure for them!

We currently don’t have a Cub Pack at Sacriston – we need help from people like you to make this happen… See Adult Volunteers below.

Click here to add your child to our waiting list (don’t forget to check Sacriston as your Group Preference).

Continuing the adventure, our Scout section will be our third section for Young People aged 10½-14 years.

We build and develop young people’s confidence, sense of adventure and skills, as well as encouraging them to explore their beliefs and attitudes to the world in which we live. It offers them the independence to put these skills into practice at camps, trips away and in everyday life.

We currently don’t have a Scout Troop at Sacriston – we need help from people like you to make this happen… See Adult Volunteers below.

Click here to add your child to our waiting list (don’t forget to check Sacriston as your Group Preference).

Section Leadership Team Members (Beavers, Cubs and Scouts)

Would you like the chance to go camping, climbing, potholing, lead community projects while helping prepare young people with skills for life? As a section leader you will do all of this and more, using your skills and learning new ones.
As part of 1st Sacriston Scout Group, you will be plan and deliver a safe and exciting programme for young people, making sure every young person gets the chance to spend at least one night away each year.
You’ll use your energy and creativity to help young people have fun, develop their potential and earn a wide range of badges and awards, including the prestigious Chief Scout Awards. Of course you won’t have to do this alone – a team of supporters, parents and the young people themselves will help you plan and deliver the programme. But it’s your enthusiasm and sense of fun and adventure that will inspire them.

Click here to volunteer with us (don’t forget to check Sacriston as your Group Preference).

Group Manager (Group Scout Leader)

We prepare young people with skills for life. But who supports the volunteers who make this happen? People like you.
You can inspire, motivate and plan ahead. You’ll enjoy working with adults and young people in your local area and seeing the impact of your efforts. You’ll be organised, diplomatic and know how to get the best of out people.
We’re not going to pretend this is easy. This is a big role. With big rewards.
And because you believe in the power of Scouting to help more young people you’ll know it’s all worthwhile.

Click here to volunteer with us (don’t forget to check Sacriston as your Group Preference).

Group Chair

Scouting relies on strong leadership. So if you can motivate others, keep a cool head and balance a variety of views then you would be an ideal chairperson for 1st Sacriston Scouts. With experience of steering meetings to produce excellent decisions, you’ll be equally willing to speak your mind as encouraging others to express their views.
You will use your strong communication skills help to help team of committed adult volunteers who make up a Executive Committee arrive at a good decision that will benefit young people. Able to work as part of a team, you will also contribute the direction and development of the Group.
No previous experience of Scouting is necessary. What’s more important is your own skills and experience as well as empathy with our mission and values. We will provide all appropriate training and ongoing support.

Click here to volunteer with us (don’t forget to check Sacriston as your Group Preference).

Group Treasurer

Do you have a good head for numbers without losing sight of the big picture? If so, we could use your talents to help transform the lives of young people in your area.
1st Sacriston Scouts now need a strong team player with excellent judgement, analytical and organisational skills to join our Executive Committee. We’ll provide excellent training and support.
You will help manage and monitor the financial activities of the Group, acting as Treasurer. You will prepare and present financial reports and accounts and while supporting budgets and financial planning process in accordance with legal regulations.
With excellent IT Skills and the ability to summarise and communicate complex financial information, you will also be willing and eligibility to act as a Charity Trustee.

Click here to volunteer with us (don’t forget to check Sacriston as your Group Preference).

Group Secretary

Are you a natural organiser? Do you know what’s happening, not just next week, but next month and year too? Is your electronic diary always perfectly in sync? If this sounds like you, then we’d love you to consider supporting us as Group Secretary. A great communicator, team player and problem solver, you’ll be as good a listener as you are at taking accurate minutes and reminding us of our rules.
We’re only able to help young people step up, play their part and gain great skills when our groups are well managed and run. A Group Secretary is absolutely essential to this, which is why, as one of our trustees, you will be responsible, supportive and have our best interest at heart at all times. In return you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you’re helping us prepare so many more young people for the future.
Click here to volunteer with us (don’t forget to check Sacriston as your Group Preference).

Executive Committee Members

This committee oversees the administration of the Group. As well as a Chair, Secretary and Treasurer, each Executive welcomes people with specific skills, and representatives of Beaver, Cub and Scout parents. Most Group Executives meet three or four times a year, but effective members will volunteer for tasks in between the meetings, thus ensuring the smooth running of the Scout Group and maximising its potential for a hugely positive impact on its young members.

Click here to volunteer with us (don’t forget to check Sacriston as your Group Preference).