Dear Explorer Scout Leaders
We currently have two opportunities for Explorer Scouts and need your help to make sure that all Explorers hear about them. I’d be really grateful if you could pass these on to your Unit members.
Firstly, we have six vacancies on The Scout Association’s British Youth Council Scout Delegation. The British Youth Council (BYC) is a youth-led charity that empowers young people and campaigns with them and on their behalf. The Scout Association is a member of BYC and as such we have ten delegates who attend the BYC Annual Council meeting to help set their policy and campaigns as well as participating in other meetings, events and campaigns throughout the year. It’s a really good opportunity for any Explorer Scouts interested in citizenship, politics and campaigning. We only have six places left, so make sure your Explorers don’t miss out.
More information on how to apply can be found here. The deadline for applications is 16 December.
Secondly, we are currently working with Natwest to create some resources for Scout groups on financial education. To help us understand young people’s views on financial education and money management we have created a survey and would be grateful if you could pass it on to your Unit. The survey takes less than five minutes and can be found here.
Please encourage as many of your Explorers as possible to fill in the survey and if they have any questions about the BYC delegation volunteer roles then please tell them to get in touch with me.
With very best wishes
Jack
Jack Rowley
Public Affairs and Campaigns Executive The Scout Association
Web: www.scouts.org.uk Email: Jack.Rowley@scouts.org.uk
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