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.

Learning events coming soon

  • Saturday 23 November
    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    First aid course - First Response
    Skip Jenning's 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/315

  • Saturday 30 NovemberSunday 1 December
    National Navigation Award Scheme - Bronze & Silver
    Goytre Scout HQ

    Do you want to become more confident at navigation?
    Do you want be able to better support young people working towards their expeditions?
    Are you preparing to apply for a hillwalking permit?
     
    NNAS could be the support you need.
     
    The National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) is a qualification accredited by the SCQF – see
    http://www.nnas.org.uk
     
    This course will teach you new skills in a fun and practical way.  Both the Bronze and Silver awards will be covered this weekend.
     
    More info and booking:
    https://booking.gwentscouts.org.uk/Info/event/321

  • Saturday 11 January
    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    First aid course - First Response
    1st Panteg Scout Headquarters, New Inn

    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/322

  • Sunday 12 January
    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    First aid course - First Response
    Skip Jenning's 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/323

  • Saturday 15 February
    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    First aid course - First Response
    tbd

    Provisional date – subject to change/confirmation

    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 details to follow

  • Sunday 16 February
    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    First aid course - First Response
    tbd

    Provisional date – subject to change/confirmation

    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 details to follow

  • Saturday 29 March
    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    First aid course - First Response
    Skip Jenning's 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 details to follow

  • Sunday 30 March
    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    First aid course - First Response
    Skip Jenning's 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 details to follow

Looking for blended first aid?

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