The link below will take you to the Digital Tool Guides. https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/volunteer-experience/digital-tool-guides

I have some parents as OH because they came to a camp. Those are now "Non Member - Needs dislosure". That's all good. I have some volunteers as OH because they didn't want to make the promise, wear the uniform or do the training. They do come to session every week. They are definitely part of the "section team". What do I do with these people in the new system? I'd like them to be "Non Member" and part of the Section Team. But the system only allows Team Leader and Team Member in the Section Team. I can't add a "Helper" team at section level. Am I best off leaving these volunteers as "Non-Member" in the group "Helper" team? (messy because i have potentially hundreds of parents in that team) Do I have to push all volunteers to be "Team Member" now? With the training requirements that's a hard sell. Do "Team Members" need to make the promise and wear the uniform? A - There's a big different between helpers and team members. There's a page at https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/local-teams/team-members-and-helpers If we've got people coming along to section meetings regularly and they don't want to do some basic introductory learning, as a parent I wouldn't be happy. Making sure our people have some basic training in stuff is an important safeguard, and we should be proud of it.

It is already understood that there are some updates that would support the use of the system and some of these have already been implemented, with more to come based on early adopters and new users, as well as ongoing testing. See the link here for more information. https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/volunteer-experience/support/upcoming-improvements

Firstly we recommend you take a look through these FAQ's. If you still have a questions please use the form at the bottom of the page to get in touch with the team.

We're transforming volunteering at Scouts to make it easier, more enjoyable and rewarding. We’re rolling out changes to help us: Give a warmer welcome for everyone Deliver better learning Simplify how we volunteer together With the support of easy-to-use digital tools. We’re rolling out changes to the volunteer experience in stages - first to members in Early Adopter Counties then to members in All Other Counties.

The new volunteer will be able to add their own ID to the system which speeds the process up but they must still meet the ID checker with the original ID.

Absolutely. https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/volunteer-experience/

Strictly no (ie its not a compliance point), but strongly encouraged. But in the world of 'strongly encouraged' it may be better to wait until after transformation and have them complete the new Trustee learning module.

There’s no need for a specific nomination or application form. There are recruitment materials at - https://www.scouts.org.uk/.../recruiting-new-trustees/ Then the usual pre-Compass forms at - https://www.scouts.org.uk/.../appointing/appointment-forms/

Early Adopter Counties are: Belfast, Berkshire, Coventry, Dorset, Greater London Middlesex West, Guernsey, Clwyd, Humberside, South East Scotland and West Yorkshire.

Ash Jones East Sussex Transformation Lead County Growth Lead East Sussex Scouts dccashjones@eastsussexscouts.org.uk