Volunteering Development

Adult learning

Training of adult volunteers is one of the primary roles of every Scout area or county. In Gwent, we have an enthusiastic and supportive team of trainers, advisers, facilitators and supporters.

We run an annual programme of courses, including leadership training, safeguarding, and ‘Nights Away’ – skills for camping and other residential experiences with young people. We also run occasional specialist ongoing training where there is demand. We’re also here to support your personal development through self-directed learning. Scouting training for managers is now provided at a country/regional level.

What learning do I need to do?

Scouts learning and training is changing in the last few months of 2024, but there will be a transition period for the next couple of years, and all completed learning will still count.

Resources for learners

E-learning and other resources for learners can be found on the learners pages on the Scouts website:

Scouts website learners pages

Learning events coming soon

  • Sunday 11 January
    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    First aid course - First Response
    Skip Jennings Hall, Newport

    This one-day Scout-led training for adult volunteers covers all of modules 10A and 10B.

     

    Free for volunteers within Gwent, £15 fee for outside areas.

     

    9:45am registration for a 10am start, finishing by 5pm.

     

    Booking:
    https://booking.gwentscouts.org.uk/NewBooking/event/343

  • Saturday 24 January – Sunday 25 January
    NSRA YPST Air Rifle Course
    28th Newport Scout HQ, High Cross

    This is a 2 Day Course £120 Per Person (Please note participants must be over 18 and be over 21 to supervise groups of under-14s. So for Scouts realistically everyone needs to be over 21)

    The NSRA YPST Air Rifle trainers course is a specialised programme designed to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills required to instruct and supervise young people in the safe use of Air Rifles. This comprehensive course covers
    essential topics such as Air Rifle safety protocols, equipment handling, range management, and effective coaching techniques tailored to youth development.

    Through a blend of theory and hands-on practice, trainers develop confidence in delivering engaging sessions while adhering to NSRA standards and best practices. Upon successful completion, participants are certified to lead introductory and developmental air
    rifle activities for young people, helping to foster a new generation of responsible and enthusiastic target sports enthusiasts

    Upon successful completion of these courses, you are qualified to run the activity.

    Details/booking:
    https://www.planyo.com/booking.php?calendar=68832&mode=resource_list&planyo_lang=EN&feedback_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.planyo.com%2Fbooking.php%3Fcalendar%3D68832

    https://www.planyo.com/booking.php?calendar=68832&mode=resource_list&planyo_lang=EN&feedback_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.planyo.com%2Fbooking.php%3Fcalendar%3D68832
  • Saturday 7 February
    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Assessing Learning (module 25TA/25NA)
    Skip Jenning's Hall, Newport

    This module is for people interested in the following accreditations:

    – Learning Assessors who are assessing the skills and competencies of adults through The Scouts Learning.

    – Nights Away Assessors who are responsible for assessing the competence of adults to take responsibility for

    residential activities involving young people.

    – Activity Assessors who are responsible for assessing the competence of adults to take responsibility for specified

    adventurous activities involving young people.

    It aims to provide them with knowledge to assess skills and knowledge, and provide effective feedback to learners.

    Those wishing to become a Learning Assessor should have completed, or be very close to completing, a Wood Badge. Nights Away Assessors must hold a current valid Nights Away Permit for the category they wish to assess, and have extensive recent experience. 
    Activity Assessors must hold a relevant National Governing Body (NGB) qualification as listed in POR and have extensive post-qualification experience of their activity.

    Please enquire via email to volunteeringdevelopment@gwentscouts.org.uk if interested, an invitation code will be sent to those with relevant experience/qualifications.

  • Saturday 14 February – Sunday 15 February
    Indoor climbing / high ropes permit training
    28th Newport Scout HQ, High Cross

    Details, cost, and booking information to follow

  • Saturday 28 February – Sunday 1 March
    Archery GB Instructor Award
    28th Newport Scout HQ, High Cross

    Gain a recognised archery qualification. Instructors have a vital role in helping people new to archery learn and enjoy the sport. The Archery GB Instructor Award is an entry-level archery instructor course which teaches you to deliver fun and safe introductory
    archery sessions for beginners

    • You don’t need any previous archery experience.

    • You need to be 17 years old or above, on the first day of the course.

    • Duration 2 days; 09:00-18:00 each day

    • National governing body “Archery GB” award.

    • Tea, coffee, fruit squash and biscuits will be provided over the 2 days; however, each of the attendees will need to bring their own lunch.

    • All archery equipment will be provided.

    • What does the Archery GB Award for instructors cover?

      o Establishing and maintaining safety on a range

      o Plan and prepare a session

      o Identifying appropriate equipment for beginners to use

      o Explaining / demonstrating the simple steps to shooting barebow

      o Adapting sessions based on the individual needs of participants

    • Cost £210 per person. (£10 discount for scouts)

    • Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be awarded a certificate of achievement and become an Archery GB qualified Instructor.

    During the weekend, for those in Scouts, the Scout Adventurous Activity permit assessment/recommendation can be covered.

    Booking via
    https://agb.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/43085/home

  • Saturday 28 February
    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    First aid course - First Response
    2nd Caerphilly Scout Group

    This one-day Scout-led training for adult volunteers covers all of modules 10A and 10B.

     

    Free for volunteers within Gwent, £15 fee for outside areas.

     

    9:45am registration for a 10am start, finishing by 5pm.

     

    Booking:
    https://booking.gwentscouts.org.uk/NewBooking/event/344

  • Sunday 15 March
    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    First aid course - First Response
    Skip Jennings Hall, Newport

    This one-day Scout-led training for adult volunteers covers all of modules 10A and 10B.  

    Free for volunteers within Gwent, £15 fee for outside areas.  

    9:45am registration for a 10am start, finishing by 5pm.

     

    Booking:
    https://booking.gwentscouts.org.uk/NewBooking/event/345

  • Sunday 19 April
    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    First aid course - First Response
    tbc

    Details to be confirmed

  • Saturday 16 May
    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    First aid course - First Response
    tbc

    Details to be confirmed

  • Sunday 21 June
    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    First Response
    tbc

    Details to be confirmed

Looking for blended first aid?

Our friends in ScoutsCymru run the live facilitated sessions every month – please see the ScoutsCymru events calendar for dates.