Flexible Volunteering Pilot Resources
In 2026 Scouts Queensland, along with two other Scout branches, joined the Scouts Australia pilot of a new flexible Scout volunteering model built on teamwork, shared leadership and robust research. The primary aim of the pilot is to help recruit and retain more adult volunteers so we can provide better programs for more young people in scouting.
Surveying in 2025 told us that people want to help, but they also need flexibility, practical support and training that fits around their lives. Our Scout training has been reimagined so it's shorter, simpler and more focussed on learning on the job while engaged in supporting scouting activities. The teams-based approach shares the load and enables everyone who wants to make a difference to get involved.
Attached to this article are resources prepared for this pilot:
- Flexible Volunteering Mentoring Checklist - Delivering Youth Program
- Flexible Volunteering Mentoring Checklist - Managing Volunteers
- Flexible Volunteering Pilot Queensland - PowerPoint Presentation
- Flexible Volunteering Training Pathway Graphic
- Queensland Volunteering Pilot FAQ
- Scouts Queensland 'Meet the Other You' Opportunity Pathway Contact Information
Direct all adult volunteer enquiries to: www.volunteerwithus.com.au
For access to resources to support the 'Meet the Other You' Campaign visit: www.volunteerwithus.com.au/resources
Related Articles
Annual Report Presentation (ARP) Resources
Annual Report Presentations (ARPs) are a great opportunity to celebrate the successes of the last 12 months and share your exciting plans for the future with community members, politicians and families. To assist in preparing for these presentations, ...Strategic Planning Tools
Scouts Queensland Strategic Plan 2023 - 2028 'Empowering young people to their full potential through our Youth Program' Attached to this article are resources to support your Unit, Group, District, Region or Team in the delivery of the Strategic ...Applying for or renewing a Blue Card
CHANGES IN HOW YOU APPLY AND RENEW As of 31 August 2020, all Blue Card applications including new and renewals need to: Have a Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) customer reference number (CRN) Register for a Blue Card services online ...Scouts Queensland Annual Fees 2026/27
There have been some changes to Fees for 2026/27 that are driven by several reasons: Increasing costs of running the Scouting Business Reflecting the actual costs that Queensland Branch needs to pay Scouts Australia How much are the annual fees for ...Project Size
Project Sizing guidelines assist in determining the size of a project and the minimum level of project documentation and governance required to enable the project's success. The result of the sizing assessment is a clearly defined and accepted ...