Skills Instructors help Leaders by training young people on specific activities or
interests such as swimming, cooking, climbing, computers or crafts. Becoming a Skills
Instructor takes up less time than being a Leader, but many people often find that the
role of Skills Instructor is a good introduction to Scouting and go on to be Leaders.
Becoming a Skills Instructor is also an excellent opportunity to complete service projects
for schemes like the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme.
Adults often find that becoming an occasional Helper or
Supporter is a rewarding way
of offering a little of their spare time. The exact function of Helpers and Supporters
will vary locally but examples are as wide ranging as making drinks for Beaver Scouts to
driving minibuses for Venture Scouts.
All warranted leaders now also have to be certified in first aid to the level of First Response. This
doesn't become compulsory for another year or so however at 1st Wokingham almost all our leaders now
have undergone training to obtain this certification, and those who haven't will be certified soon.