The Young Leaders’ Scheme is just one of the exciting programme elements in the Explorer Scout section. The Scheme helps Explorer Scouts to develop and grow as individuals. It allows them to make a valuable contribution to their community and give service to others. The scheme also helps them fulfil the service elements of their awards and develop and grow as individuals.
What do we do?
Sovereign Young Leader Explorer Scout Unit (Sovereign YL ESU) is a specialist unit that trains and support Explorer Scout Young Leaders to be able volunteer within Scout Groups, and to take part in the broader Explorer Scout programme for those who wish to do more.
All volunteers who help within Squrrels, Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts who are between 14-18 year must be registered members of Sovereign YL ESU to ensure they are appropriately insured and that the correct training has been undertaken. Completing basic training is mandatory, it must be completed within 3 months of agreeing to volunteer with a Scout Group.
Depending on preference, there are different levels of membership with Sovereign YL ESU for those who wish to take part in the broader Explorer Scout programme, or they wish to complete the Young Leader Scheme training, or if they are volunteering to complete an award like the Duke of Edinburgh.
The Young Leaders’ Scheme helps Explorer Scouts to develop and grow as individuals. It allows them to make a valuable contribution to their community and give service to others. The scheme also helps them fulfil the service elements of their awards.
I want to register (to be) a Young Leader
You do not need to be a current member of the Scout Association to become a young leader. If you are interested in developing leadership skills and volunteering please get in touch.
Complete Young Leader training online
Once you are registered, you will be able to access our elearning resources online to complete your training, in addition to our in-person training programme to gain new skills and prepare to lead!
Frequently asked questions
For Young Leaders
Advice for Section Team Leaders and Team Members
Young Leader Award
Hone your leadership skills by volunteering with a younger section.
The Young Leaders’ Scheme helps Explorer Scouts to develop and grow as individuals. It allows them to make a valuable contribution to their community and give service to others. The scheme also helps them fulfil the service elements of their awards.
