Scout Mate
Aim:
Bring a friend, earn a badge! Help Scouting grow by introducing a mate to your section of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers or Network and when they are invested you'll earn a badge!
The badge is awarded when: Your mate is invested
The badge is awarded to: That's you; the young person who brought their friend along
The badge is worn: Lower right forearm, towards cuff
Steps:
- Introduce your friend to the other young people and your leaders
- Look after your friend and show them around your meeting place on their first night
- Show your friend what to do during the games and activities for the next few weeks
- Help prepare your friend for their investiture by telling them about the uniform and explaining, with help from your leader if needed, the promise and history of Scouting
- With your leader, play an active role in your friend's investiture
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Aim:
Go for Gold! Work together as a group to recruit at least one adult using 3 activities and you'll get a badge!
The badge is awarded when: A new adult agrees a role with their line manager at the first stage of the recruitment process
The badge is awarded to: Everyone involved in the three activities and the recruitment
The badge is worn: Lower right forearm, towards cuff
Steps:
- Use local or social media to tell people about Scouting
- Promote volunteering at your meeting place using a Volunteer Vacancy Board or something similar. Visit the Brand Centre for resources
- Hold an open evening for parents and locals to encourage them to help Scouting. You can contact your local Growth & Development Officer for help
- Make sure your actions mean at least one new adult becomes a leader or trustee
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