Volunteering abroad

Volunteering in another country can be a life-changing experience for you to meet new people, develop new skills and experience living in a different culture.

You will need to link up with your ACC (I) to complete your visit abroad process if you are volunteering as a member of The Scout Association:

• as an adult volunteer
• as a youth member as part of a visit abroad
• as a youth member completing part of your Queens Scout Award or Scouts of the World Award

There are many opportunities both in and outside of Scouting some of which we have detailed below.

If the host Country that you are applying to volunteer with requires an International Letter of Introduction from the Scouts International Commissioner, you can request this by completing this form. You must have a current role on Compass, a valid disclosure and in-date Safeguarding training, or we will not be able to issue a letter.

For some suggestions and ideas visit: Volunteering abroad | Scouts