Unfortunately
this has not happened and will not be happening before I’m 30 (if ever).
In January
2015 I came to the tough decision that I would leave my leadership role within
the Scout Association at the end of the Spring term in March and would
therefore not complete my Woodbadge. I think I stepped into the role without
knowing to the full extent what was expected of me and how much of my time and
energy I would have to commit to this voluntary position. Without a doubt I
gained valuable experience in leadership, organisation and the opportunity to
try new things but I decided that I wasn’t getting out of it what I was putting
into it which wasn’t fair on me or the young people in the scout group.
Among my highlights
were taking the troop climbing and seeing the determination on their faces,
raising money through a cake sale for mynoma cancer charity and seeing them
achieve badges when they didn’t even realise they were working towards one. The
young people were great (if not trying at times) and it was extremely rewarding
getting the opportunity to know them and see them progress through the section.
Don’t let this deter you from
volunteering with a uniformed group because in all sections there lacks adult
helpers however don’t run before you can walk. I would suggest if you are interested
in helping out then have a trial for a month or so to get a feel of what it is
like to assist running a group and don’t feel pressured into a role unless
you’re comfortable with it. Never say never but for the moment this is the end
of my scouting journey (and for the record Bear Grylls makes it look a lot more glamorous that it actually is…)
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