Everyone who volunteers with 1st Merton Park and the wider Scouting community is entitled to be treated with respect and dignity.

Your responsibilities

In return, you are required to commit to scouting’s values and abide by the policies and rules of the organisation.

Specifically, you are expected to:

• wear Scout Association uniform as appropriate to your role
• treat everyone associated with scouting (young people and adults) with courtesy and respect
• cooperate with other volunteers and staff
• carry out agreed roles and tasks to the best of your abilities
• be committed to your role, reliable and punctual
• ask for help or support when needed
• follow and adhere to the policies, procedures and rules of The Scout Association
• refrain from public criticism of scouting
• undertake relevant learning as necessary
• exchange information and offer feedback
• notify the appropriate person if you are unavailable/unable to fulfil your volunteer duty

What you can expect from us

You have a right to:

• accurate information on scouting at local and national level
• a clear description of the role you have taken on
• a safe volunteering environment
• negotiate a choice of roles and tasks on a flexible basis
• a named person (volunteer line manager), you can go to for advice, support and peer mentoring
• access to training opportunities and a training adviser
• protection from exploitation by other volunteers and service users
• say ‘no’ without feeling guilty
• have your contribution valued by all areas of the organisation
• receive constructive feedback on your contribution
• have opportunities to develop skills
• have local scouting deal with disciplinary and grievance matters
• volunteer in a friendly atmosphere