Growing the Section (13)

Date: 12th October 2026 Between: 7:00 pm - 9:45 pm Location: Virtual course hosted by Gloucestershire Scouts

PLEASE NOTE – THIS COURSE IS BEING HOSTED BY GLOUCESTERSHIRE SCOUTS AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY USING ZOOM. 

SOMERSET SCOUTS ARE MAKING DETAILS AVAILABLE BUT CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT A PLACE CAN BE SECURED. YOU WILL NEED TO  BOOK WITH GLOUCESTERSHIRE SCOUTS DIRECT – SEE BELOW. THEY WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH DETAILS TO ACCESS THE TRAINING EVENT. 

TO BOOK ONTO THIS COURSE, PLEASE APPLY USING THE FOLLOWING LINK  https://bookwhen.com/gscouts/e/ev-sx2wa-20261012190000

If you are subsequently unable to attend the session, please do let Gloucestershire Scouts know so that they can offer your place to another learner – thanks.

Once you have completed the learning, you will need to record it within your Learning area of your Membership Record. When ready, you will then need your learning to be assessed.  If you are not sure what to do, have a look at the Digital Tools Guide, follow this LINK or contact your District Volunteering Development Team.

Growing the Section is part of the current Branching Out programme and is a requirement for anyone working towards a Section Wood Badge.

Topics covered:

  • Importance of growth in scouting
  • Recruitment and retention: young people
  • Recruitment and retention: adults
  • Tools and support to help sections grow
  • Development plans

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