Kingsbury volunteers making a difference for young people

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3rd Kingsbury Explorer & Network Group (ages 14-25) opened in January this year to provide Scouting opportunities to young people with specific educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

There was a “lack of age and ability appropriate activities” for these young people in the area, so the volunteers of 3rd Kingsbury took matters into their own hands.

Volunteers Peter and Fiona, make reasonable adjustments to the over 200 activities Scouts have to offer, to ensure success for the young people.

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Peter explains how “It is really satisfying helping some of our most socially excluded local young people come out of their shell and “have a go” together.”

Scout Adventures with 3rd Kingsbury.Scout Adventures with 3rd Kingsbury.
Scout Adventures with 3rd Kingsbury.

One Explorer comments on how they “really enjoyed using compass directions and finding my way to a location.”

With Scouts, these Explorers have developed a range of Skills for Life including navigating, hiking, fire lighting alongside getting to develop their social skills and interactions with others in a safe and supportive environment.

One young person describes how it’s “great to spend time outdoors with people who get me!” and another says “it was really good to learn how to light a fire without using matches.” Creating a safe space for these young people will be invaluable for their personal development.

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One parent of an autistic participant says how they have “never shown such interest and focus in navigating his way using just four compass directions”.

Volunteers are vital to providing these wonderful opportunities for all young people.

Chief Scout, Bear Grylls says: “Now more than ever, our young people need the confidence and encouragement that Scouting gives. Young people are amazing. They just need the opportunities and a friendly, safe and supportive place to discover their talents. That’s where we come in.”

This Summer, 3rd Kingsbury Explorer and Network group will be celebrating the Summer and an amazing start to their Scouting journeys with an exciting Summer Camp.

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Camps are great opportunities to use the skills they have been developing along with making brilliant memories with great friends.

Contact [email protected] for more information or find your local unit using this link: www.scouts.org.uk/groups.

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