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 16 August
    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/337

  • Saturday 13 September
    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    First aid course - First Response
    Wyesham

    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/341

  • Monday 15 September
    6:45 pm – 9:30 pm
    First aid course - blended First Response
    Skip Jenning's Hall

    This is the
    blended First Response combining the facilitator-led session and practical assessment.

    Prior to attending, the e-learning at https://hampshire-scouts.thinkific.com/courses/firstresponse MUST be completed.

    Course time 18:45 to 21:30. Free for Scouts volunteers within Gwent, £15 fee for outside areas.  We understand this version of the course is
    not recognised by Girlguiding.

    Book your place:
    https://booking.gwentscouts.org.uk/NewBooking/event/340

  • Sunday 12 October
    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    First aid course - First Response
    1st Cwm Scout HQ

    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/338

  • Saturday 22 November
    10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    First aid course - First Response
    Glen Llwyd

    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/342

  • Saturday 6 DecemberSunday 7 December
    Outdoor First Aid course (ITC 16hr qualification)
    High Cross Scout HQ, Newport

    This practical 2-day externally certified qualification is strictly limited to 12 persons.  Cost is subsidised for adult volunteers within Gwent who are required to hold this level of qualification
    for remote activities.
     

    Please enquire via volunteeringdevelopment@gwentscouts.org.uk

Looking for blended first aid?

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